Diane S Sykes

About this race

A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.

2 candidates ran for Circuit Court Judge, 4th Judicial District, Position 2 (Multnomah County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Diane S Sykes

Civil litigator, solo practice. A civil litigator in solo practice since 2013 with about 28 years in law; earlier she worked at Legal Aid Services of Oregon, the Oregon Law Center and the Oregon Department of Justice, where she helped build its Civil Rights Unit. She holds a psychology degree from UC Berkeley and a law degree from the University of Oregon, and is running for the open seat left by Judge Nan Waller.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Fair, impartial and well-reasoned decisions
• Make courts easier to navigate for self-represented litigants, people with disabilities and limited-English speakers
• Manage cases to reduce unnecessary delays
• Run an orderly, efficient courtroom
• Mentor young attorneys

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Diane S Sykes only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Diane S Sykes yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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What does the Circuit Court Judge, 4th Judicial District, Position 2 seat do?

A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.

Who is Diane S Sykes running against?

Laura Maurer Rowan, for Circuit Court Judge, 4th Judicial District, Position 2 (Multnomah County).

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