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Kristin Shotwell
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2021 - Present
2027
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Kristin Shotwell is a judge for West Division of the King County District Court in Washington. She assumed office in 2021. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Shotwell ran for re-election for the West Division judge of the King County District Court in Washington. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Shotwell received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Yale University and her J.D. from the University of Hawai’i Law School. She has served as a public defender, trial attorney, and attorney supervisor for civil commitments and felonies. She also has experience in various settings in social services systems.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in King County, Washington (2022)
General election
General election for King County District Court West Division
Incumbent Kristin Shotwell won election in the general election for King County District Court West Division on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kristin Shotwell (Nonpartisan) | 99.1 | 196,833 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 1,708 | ||
| Total votes: 198,541 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kristin Shotwell advanced from the primary for King County District Court West Division.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington
State courts:
Washington Supreme Court • Washington Court of Appeals • Washington Superior Court • Washington District Courts • Washington Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Washington • Washington judicial elections • Judicial selection in Washington
