Patrick A. Monasmith
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Patrick A. Monasmith is a judge on the Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court in Washington. He was appointed by Governor Chris Gregoire in October 2011.[1]
Monasmith won re-election to the seat in 2016. He won a four-year term in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Monasmith received his undergraduate degree from the University of Idaho and his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law.[1] In addition to serving as Court Commissioner for Stevens County, Monasmith has worked in the private practice of law.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Monasmith provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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Judge Monasmith’s breadth of 32 years’ legal experience has served Tri-County citizens well during his 4+ years on the Superior Court bench. Noted for his steady temper and excellent work ethic, Judge Monasmith has a well-demonstrated commitment to fairness to each party appearing before him, no matter the complexity of the issues. Understanding the plight of persons of limited means, he not only volunteered to represent them when an attorney, but also, as judge, shows patience while maintaining strict fairness to all sides. Attention to the administrative duties of the court also earns him high marks, as he has worked cooperatively with his fellow judge, served as Presiding Judge, and developed a good working relationship with the three County Boards of Commissioners on matters such as budget. His service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Advisory Board member has given him the necessary perspective to balance the interests of both abused and neglected children and their parents. While not riding circuit among the three counties he serves, he enjoys spending time with his three children and three grandchildren. Judge Monasmith is grateful for the opportunity to serve as your judge and respectfully asks for your vote.[2][3] |
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| —Patrick Monasmith (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. Incumbent Patrick Monasmith defeated C. Olivia Irwin in the Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 1.[4]
| Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court, Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Patrick Monasmith Incumbent |
73.97% | 21,247 |
| C. Olivia Irwin | 26.03% | 7,477 |
| Total Votes | 28,724 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Selection method
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2012
Monasmith was elected to his seat after running unopposed.[5][6]
- See also: Washington judicial elections, 2012
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Office of the Washington Governor, Press Release: "Gov. Gregoire appoints Superior Court judge for Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry counties," October 3, 2011
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Results by County," August 28, 2012
- ↑ Ferry County Unofficial 2012 General Election Results
