Megan Murphy (Washington)
Megan Murphy is a judge for District 3 of the Washington Court of Appeals Division III. She assumed office on January 13, 2025. Her current term ends on January 12, 2026.
Murphy is running in a special election for the District 3 judge of the Washington Court of Appeals Division III. She is on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025. The primary for this office on August 5, 2025, was canceled.
Biography
Murphy received a bachelor’s degree from Claremont McKenna College in California and a J.D. from the University of Colorado’s School of Law..[1]
Prior to being appointed to the Washington Court of Appeals, Murphy served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Yakima County, and worked in private law practice.[2]
Elections
2025
See also: Washington intermediate appellate court elections, 2025
General election
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Special general election for Washington Court of Appeals Division III District 3
Incumbent Megan Murphy is running in the special general election for Washington Court of Appeals Division III District 3 on November 4, 2025.
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Megan Murphy advanced from the special primary for Washington Court of Appeals Division III District 3.
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Campaign themes
2025
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Rebecca Pennell |
Washington Court of Appeals Division III District 3 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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
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