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Washington judicial elections, 2013
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The Washington judicial elections consisted of a general election on November 5th.[1]
The filing deadline for judicial candidates was May 17th.[2]
Post-election summary
| Statistics from Washington's 2013 judicial elections | |
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| Total candidates (general election): | 7 |
| Incumbent candidates: | 6 |
| Unopposed candidates: | 5 |
| % of unopposed candidates who were incumbents: |
100% |
| Total candidates elected/re-elected: | 6 |
| New judges elected: | 0 |
| Incumbents re-elected: | 6 |
Washington's judicial elections this year were far from competitive. The few judges who ran for re-election all won new terms. Only one of them faced any competition. Three of them didn't even have to appear on the ballot. Due to the counties in which they were located, they were re-elected automatically following the election. For more information on the state's election laws, see this page: Washington judicial elections.
The race of note this year was for the Division 3, District 2 on the Court of Appeals. Recently-appointed incumbent George Fearing defeated John Gary Metro handily, with 70% of the vote.
Court of Appeals
Division 1, District 1
| Candidate | Incumbency | Primary Vote | Election Vote |
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James Verellen | Yes | 100% |
Division 3, District 2
| Candidate | Incumbency | Primary Vote | Election Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gary Metro | No | 30.0%  | |
| George Fearing | Yes | 70.0% | |
| Terry J. Bloor | No | Withdrew% |
Superior Courts
The following candidates filed to run for re-election. Since they were unopposed and ran in counties with populations greater than 100,000, they did not appear on the ballot and were automatically elected.[3]
Benton/Franklin Superior Court, Washington
Position 3
| Candidate | Incumbency | Primary Vote | Election Vote |
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| Sal Mendoza, Jr. | Yes | | |
Clark Superior Court, Washington
Position 8
| Candidate | Incumbency | Primary Vote | Election Vote |
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| Suzan L. Clark | Yes | | |
King County Superior Court, Washington
Position 20
| Candidate | Incumbency | Primary Vote | Election Vote |
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| Susan Amini | Yes | | |
Municipal Courts
Debra Lev was re-elected without opposition to the Bellingham Municipal Court.[4][5]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2013 Election Dates and Deadlines"
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "For Candidates - 2013 Elections Calendar"
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Judicial Elections in Washington State"
- ↑ Whatcom County Auditor, Election Division: November 5, 2013 General Election
- ↑ Office of Secretary of State, State of Washington: Elections and Voting, "State of Washington, Voters' Pamphlet," November 5, 2013 General Election
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