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Laura Murphy (Washington)
Laura Murphy was a candidate for the Position 1 seat on the Thurston County Superior Court in Washington. She was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Murphy provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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Laura Murphy has the experience, knowledge and integrity to be an outstanding Superior Court Judge. A former Prosecuting Attorney with a background in law enforcement, Laura understands community safety. After 15 years as an attorney in Thurston County, Laura has extensive courtroom experience. Serving 10 years as Judge Pro Tem and now Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tem, Laura knows the law. A Thurston County lifetime resident, graduate of Olympia High and local Universities, Laura knows our community. She has served in the courtroom as a public servant as well as private attorney and business owner. Laura knows the importance of a balanced court and budget. A community leader, Laura is on the boards of Thurston County Bar Association and South Puget Sound Community College. She volunteers hundreds of hours to those in need through Safeplace and as direct counsel. “Over the last nine years, I have observed the value Laura Murphy adds to our legal and local community. Her diverse legal background, integrity and wisdom will make her an exceptional Superior Court Judge.” Superior Court Commissioner Indu Thomas. Please join Court Commissioner Thomas, Kenneth Minneart and community leaders in supporting Laura Murphy as our next Superior Court Judge.[1][2] |
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| —Laura Murphy (2016) | ||
Elections
2016
Washington held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. Candidates for district and superior court seats had to file for election by May 20, 2016. Primary elections were held on August 2, 2016, for six seats where more than two candidates filed for election. Chris Lanese defeated Laura Murphy in the Thurston Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 1.[3]
| Thurston County Superior Court, Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Chris Lanese |
50.54% | 56,221 |
| Laura Murphy | 49.46% | 55,011 |
| Total Votes | 111,232 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Selection method
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Voters Pamphlet," accessed October 24, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 21, 2016
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
