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John Hotchkiss
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John Hotchkiss was a judge on the Douglas Superior Court in Washington.[1] He retired on March 31, 2019.[2]
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 John Hotchkiss ran unopposed in the Douglas Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 1.[3]
| Douglas Superior Court, Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 John Hotchkiss Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 11,124 |
| Total Votes | 11,124 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Selection method
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2012
Hotchkiss was re-elected after running unopposed.[4][5]
- See also: Washington judicial elections, 2012
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington State Court Directory
- ↑ iFiberOne, "Lawyers line up for Douglas County judicial spot ... including retiring judge's son," Februaray 4, 2019
- ↑ 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
- ↑ [Douglas County Unofficial 2012 General Election Results
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
