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Terry Williams (Washington)
Terry Williams was a candidate for the Position 2 seat on the Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court in Washington. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Williams earned his bachelor's degree in English from Arizona State University. He later received his J.D. from Gonzaga University. Williams is a private practice attorney.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Williams provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
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A judge must strive to live standards of integrity in his professional and personal life, be impartial, knowledgeable, fair, a good listener, but ask questions that get to the heart of the issue. A judge should be courteous in the courtroom, but firm and authoritative when necessary. Citizens of our county deserve nothing less, and they'll get that with Terry. He has always tried to treat others with courtesy, respect, dignity, and integrity–whether as an attorney or in his private life. He was raised middle class and taught the principle of pursuing worthy goals. He was a missionary in Spain. He's a family man and he's done a wide variety of jobs from manufacturing, janitorial, sales, landscaping, to road construction before he obtained a law degree. He has given high priority to advocating for children and families, including the elderly and disabled. No other candidate has as much courtroom experience as Terry. Based on his diverse life experience and his 24 years as a courtroom attorney doing motions and trials, Terry has demonstrated that he has the temperament and proven skills to work with others, and the ability to treat all members of the community fairly and impartially.[2][3] |
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| —Terry Williams (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. Jessica Taylor defeated Terry Williams in the Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 2.[4]
| Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court, Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jessica Taylor |
60.66% | 17,459 |
| Terry Williams | 39.34% | 11,324 |
| Total Votes | 28,783 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Jessica Taylor and Terry Williams defeated Dave Turplesmith in the Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court nonpartisan primary for Position 2.[4]
| Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court, Position 2 Nonpartisan Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jessica Taylor |
45.88% | 6,499 |
| Terry Williams |
27.66% | 3,919 |
| Dave Turplesmith | 26.46% | 3,748 |
| Total Votes | 14,166 | |
| Source: Ferry County Auditor, "August 2, 2016 Primary," accessed August 3, 2016 | ||
Selection method
For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.
See also
- Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court, Washington
- Washington local trial court judicial elections, 2016
Footnotes
- ↑ Terry L. Williams, "About Me," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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
