Featuring Washington Supreme Court candidates
||| FROM AMY PELOFF for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS |||
SEATTLE — With five of the nine seats on the Washington State Supreme Court on the ballot this year, the League of Women Voters of Washington has launched a new online resource to help voters make informed decisions in one of the most consequential—and often least understood—parts of the ballot.
Beginning today, voters can access “Washington Supreme Court Candidate Interviews: Four Questions,” a new webpage featuring recorded interviews with 13 of the 14 candidates appearing on the 2026 Washington State Supreme Court primary election ballot. The interviews give voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates as each responds to the same four questions.
“Judicial races often receive far less attention than other statewide elections, even though the Washington Supreme Court makes decisions that affect people and communities across our state,” said Karen Crowley, president of the League of Women Voters of Washington. “This year is especially significant because five of the court’s nine seats are on the ballot at once. We created Four Questions to give voters an easy, nonpartisan way to hear directly from the candidates, compare their perspectives, and make informed choices.”
Each participating candidate answered the following four questions:
- What are the benefits of being—or not being—a judge before running for the Washington State Supreme Court?
- How would you approach a case in an area of law with which you have no knowledge or experience?
- When is it appropriate for the judiciary to overturn a statute or voter-approved referendum?
- Is there a judge or justice, from history or today, whom you most admire, and why?
The video interviews are designed to complement the League’s online voter guide, Vote411.org, where voters can compare candidates side by side, review biographies and endorsements, and read responses to additional questions submitted by the candidates.
The League encourages every eligible voter to return their ballot by Tuesday, Aug. 4. Ballots may be deposited in any official ballot drop box in Washington through 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters who choose to return their ballot by mail should ensure it is postmarked no later than Aug. 4. If mailing a ballot after July 27, a voter is advised to take it directly to a postal clerk and request a hand-applied postmark at the counter to help ensure it receives a timely postmark.
To watch “Washington Supreme Court Candidate Interviews: Four Questions,” visit https://lwvwa.org/Supreme-
To compare candidates and learn more about every race and measure on your ballot, visit Vote411.org.
Voters can also find a full listing of League of Women Voters candidate forums and interviews across the state at lwvwa.org/Forums.
The League of Women Voters of Washington is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations.
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