Kathleen Rastetter

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

1 candidate ran for Clackamas County Justice of the Peace in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Kathleen Rastetter

Clackamas County Justice of the Peace. Appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek effective Jan. 1, 2026 to fill the seat left by Judge Karen Brisbin's retirement. A civil litigator, she previously served as a pro tem judge and worked for several years in the Clackamas County Counsel's office.

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Is Kathleen Rastetter the incumbent?

Yes. Kathleen Rastetter currently holds this office.

What does the Clackamas County Justice of the Peace seat do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Should I vote for Kathleen Rastetter?

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