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2026 General Election — Seattle, WA/Supreme Court Justice, Position 3

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Supreme Court Justice, Position 3

2026 General Election — Seattle, WA

6-year term. Nonpartisan.

state office

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David Stevens

Nonpartisan

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.

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.

Interview · LWV Washington · 8 min“Supreme Court Candidate Interview: David Stevens (Position 3)” · YouTube

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Jaime Michelle Hawk

Nonpartisan

Legal/judicial experience
Judge Jaime Hawk has been a state and national legal leader for over 20 years. As a Superior Court Judge, federal public defender, and ACLU civil rights attorney, she has protected our rights and freedoms.
Professional experience
Adjunct Professor of Law. Supreme Court Minority and Justice Commission. In work before law school, Judge Hawk supported domestic violence survivors and found them safe shelter.
Education
Raised by a single mom, Judge Hawk was the first in her family to attend college, graduating with honors from Gonzaga University Law School.

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.

Interview · LWV Washington · 9 min“Four Questions: Jaime Michelle Hawk (Position 3, WA State Supreme Court)” · YouTube

Endorsements (173)

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