Five high-stakes races could reshape Washington Supreme Court

By: Paul W. Taylor

Outlets: TVW

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 671

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Washington voters will help determine the makeup of the state Supreme Court in high-stakes, down-ballot races for five of the high court’s nine seats. It is the first time in modern state history that a majority of seats are up for election in a single cycle.

Beyond any individual race, there is a bigger question: What is the proper role of a judge? That question produced the clearest distinction between Tim Kovis, executive …

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