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Marc Stern

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Marc Stern was a candidate for the Position 31 seat on the King County Superior Court in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.

Campaign themes

2016

Stern provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:

For decades, Marc has listened to, and helped, you, your friends and your neighbors facing the loss of their children, their homes, and their businesses. When you go to court, you have the right to a judge who understands your problems, understands the issues, and makes a fair decision that brings resolution. In part, Marc was inspired to run for judge in Position No. 31 after observing a serious failure of this process in the opposing candidate’s courtroom. Marc’s primary goal, however, is to put the breadth of his experience to work for the benefit of the residents of King County.

Marc is running for Superior Court Judge because he believes that the primary duty of a judge is to resolve problems quickly, correctly and fairly. When people come to court it usually at a low point in their lives. They are entitled to a judge who will listen carefully, apply the law and make a decision promptly. This process, if followed, ensures that people will move on with their lives.

Marc is a strong supporter of civil rights for everyone.[1][2]

—Marc Stern (2016)

Elections

2016

See also: Washington local trial court judicial 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. Incumbent Helen Halpert defeated Marc Stern in the King Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 31.[3]

King County Superior Court, Position 31 General Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Helen Halpert Incumbent 78.66% 612,953
Marc Stern 21.34% 166,263
Total Votes 779,216
Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016

Selection method

For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.

See also

Footnotes

  1. Washington Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Voters Pamphlet," accessed October 24, 2016
  2. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  3. Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 21, 2016