WA Supreme Court races shape up as income tax case looms

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 543

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

State Supreme Court races often pass by without much attention as incumbent justices sail to reelection.

It’ll be different this year, as retirements promise to shake up the high court. Five seats are on the ballot.

And the fate of the Democratic-backed income tax on millionaire earners is expected to rest in the justices’ hands.

The primary is set for Aug. 4 and the general election for Nov. 3.

Justices Colleen Melody and Theo Angelis, …

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