Michael Turner (Washington)
Michael Turner was a candidate for the Position 1 seat on the Pacific/Wahkiakum Superior Court in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Campaign themes
2016
Turner provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
| “ |
I was born and raised in Raymond, Washington. I have lived and worked in Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties most of my life. I drove delivery truck in Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties when I was young, and have practiced as a lawyer in Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties over the last 20 years. I am passionate about ensuring that everyone has a fair opportunity, an opportunity to present their position and to have that position fully heard and given due consideration by someone with an open mind. I have a great desire to understand people, what they want and why. To understand requires an open mind to be able to see things from someone else's perspective, even if you do not agree. Only then can you make a fair, unbiased, dispassionate evaluation. I take pride in being able to provide such openminded, dispassionate and unbiased consideration. If elected, I would be always mindful of the great trust which the voters place in those they elect as Judge and the great responsibility of making decisions which have such profound effect on peoples' lives. I would be honored and privileged to serve the people of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties as Superior Court Judge.[1][2] |
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| —Michael Turner (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. Douglas Goelz defeated Michael Turner in the Pacific/Wahkiakum Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 1.[3]
| Pacific/Wahkiakum Superior Court, Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Douglas Goelz |
50.34% | 5,743 |
| Michael Turner | 49.66% | 5,666 |
| Total Votes | 11,409 | |
| 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
