Tim Fennessy
Tim Fennessy was a judge of the Spokane County Superior Court in Washington. He left office on January 13, 2025.
Fennessy ran for re-election for judge of the Spokane County Superior Court in Washington. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Fennessy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tim Fennessy was born in Libby, Montana. Fennessy's career experience includes working as an attorney and judge. He earned a bachelor's degree from Gonzaga University in 1979 and a law degree from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 1983.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Spokane County, Washington (2024)
General election
General election for Spokane County Superior Court
Andrew Van Winkle defeated incumbent Tim Fennessy in the general election for Spokane County Superior Court on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andrew Van Winkle (Nonpartisan)  | 52.5 | 124,312 |
 | Tim Fennessy (Nonpartisan) | 46.7 | 110,457 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 1,799 | ||
| Total votes: 236,568 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Spokane County Superior Court
Incumbent Tim Fennessy and Andrew Van Winkle defeated Jerry Scharosch and F. Dayle Andersen in the primary for Spokane County Superior Court on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tim Fennessy (Nonpartisan) | 37.5 | 47,720 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Van Winkle (Nonpartisan) | 35.3 | 44,865 |
| Jerry Scharosch (Nonpartisan) | 19.0 | 24,136 | ||
| F. Dayle Andersen (Nonpartisan) | 7.7 | 9,789 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 661 | ||
| Total votes: 127,171 | |||
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Endorsements
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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. Tim Fennessy defeated incumbent Gregory Sypolt in the Spokane Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 11.[2]
| Spokane County Superior Court, Position 11 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Tim Fennessy |
55.16% | 106,533 |
| Gregory Sypolt Incumbent | 44.84% | 86,594 |
| Total Votes | 193,127 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Campaign themes
2016
Fennessy provided the following statement for the Washington general election voters pamphlet:
| “ |
The courtroom is a place where money and power should not make a difference. Individuals, corporations and government should all stand toe to toe in demanding fairness and be able to count equally on justice. I am a champion for individuals and my practice centers around real people with legal needs. I have experience representing people from all walks of life in the stress of the courtroom. That work requires honesty, creativity and hard work; all attributes I will continue to apply on the bench. Born and raised in Montana, I have transitioned from student to lawyer, businessperson, husband and father in Spokane. There have been consistent reminders of the importance the law has in all aspects of the civil union that is our Community, our County, our State and ultimately, our Country. As a Superior Court Judge, I will do the work necessary to make and permit just decisions in all cases. I seek the opportunity to strengthen and maintain the local judiciary. Rated “well qualified” and “exceptionally well qualified” by county and state organizations, I am proud to have broad community support and appreciate your vote. When you choose Fennessy, you choose justice.[3][4] |
” |
| —Tim Fennessy (2016) | ||
Selection method
For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 21, 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.
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
