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David Stevens

Nonpartisan

Running for: Supreme Court Justice, Position 3 · Washington

In their own words

Legal/judicial experience
Superior Court Judge; Senior Felony Prosecutor; Federal Public Defender, Chief Public Defender Colville Confederated Tribes; Federal Prosecutor; International Prosecutor in Pristina, Kosovo; Justice Advisor in Bamiyan, Afghanistan.
Professional experience
Federal Civil Rights Investigator; U.S. Navy Veteran; presenter: legal education seminars in Beirut, Lebanon, Kolasin and Budva, Montenegro, and for the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys.
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Washington School of Law; Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington. Department of State Certificate in Islamic Jurisprudence.
The duty of the Washington State Supreme Court is to uphold our constitution and to protect our rights and freedoms. Public policy is the province of the political branches and not the courts.

In the candidate's own words, from the Washington State Voters' Pamphlet, 2026 General Election, Edition 04 (King County: Seattle), p. 56. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.

Watch

Interview · LWV Washington · 8 min“Supreme Court Candidate Interview: David Stevens (Position 3)” · YouTube
Video voters' guide statement · TVW · 3 min“2026 Video Voters' Guide - David Stevens” · YouTube

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Endorsements (24)

Organizations (7)

  • Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS)Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS)
  • Washington Farm Bureau PACWashington Farm Bureau PAC
  • Tacoma Business CouncilTacoma Business Council
  • Associated Builders and Contractors, (ABC) Inland PacificAssociated Builders and Contractors, (ABC) Inland Pacific
  • Washington Affordable Housing CouncilWashington Affordable Housing Council
  • Valley Landlords AssociationsValley Landlords Associations
  • Hazara Community of WashingtonHazara Community of Washington

Elected and appointed officials (12)

  • Judge George Steele, Mason CountyJudge George Steele, Mason County
  • Judge Robin McCroskey, Pend Oreille CountyJudge Robin McCroskey, Pend Oreille County
  • Judge Michael Padden, Spokane County (Ret.)Judge Michael Padden, Spokane County (Ret.)
  • Judge Patrick Johnson, Spokane CountyJudge Patrick Johnson, Spokane County
  • Justice Richard Sanders, Washington State Supreme Court (Ret.)Justice Richard Sanders, Washington State Supreme Court (Ret.)
  • Albert Lin, Okanogan County ProsecutorAlbert Lin, Okanogan County Prosecutor
  • Jacob Lervold, Deputy Prosecutor Cowlitz CountyJacob Lervold, Deputy Prosecutor Cowlitz County
  • Rep. Mike Baumgartner (WA-5), U.S. House of RepresentativesRep. Mike Baumgartner (WA-5), U.S. House of Representatives
  • Commissioner Josh Kerns, Spokane County Board of CommissionersCommissioner Josh Kerns, Spokane County Board of Commissioners
  • Councilman Michael Cathcart, Spokane City CouncilCouncilman Michael Cathcart, Spokane City Council
  • Rep. Rob Chase, 4th District, Washington State House of RepresentativesRep. Rob Chase, 4th District, Washington State House of Representatives
  • Rep. Jim Walsh, 19th District, Washington State House of RepresentativesRep. Jim Walsh, 19th District, Washington State House of Representatives

Community leaders (5)

  • John Bonin, Attorney Mason CountyJohn Bonin, Attorney Mason County
  • Richard Lee, Public Defender Colville Confederated TribesRichard Lee, Public Defender Colville Confederated Tribes
  • Anna Nordvedt, Defense AttorneyAnna Nordvedt, Defense Attorney
  • Courtney Wimer, Washington State Bail Agent AssociationCourtney Wimer, Washington State Bail Agent Association
  • Teresa Fox, Candidate U.S. CD-6Teresa Fox, Candidate U.S. CD-6

As listed on the campaign's endorsements page (retrieved Oct 21, 2026). We copy names as published and don't verify them.