Jill Karmy
Candidate for Cowlitz Superior Court Judge, Judge Position 4 (unexpired term) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
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.
2 candidates ran for Cowlitz Superior Court Judge, Judge Position 4 (unexpired term) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Jill Karmy
Cowlitz County Superior Court judge. Appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson effective Nov. 1, 2025, to fill Judge Marilyn Haan's seat, after more than three years as a Cowlitz County Superior Court commissioner. She has more than two decades of experience as a commissioner, civil attorney and contract prosecutor, and holds a law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School.
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 Jill Karmy 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 Jill Karmy yet.
Funding
$45K raised, $12K self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wallenberg Jennifer | $2,400 |
| Hamrick Palmer Johansen | $2,400 |
| Edwards Scott | $2,400 |
| Karmy Robert | $2,000 |
| Devfuzion | $1,980 |
| Holter Zachary | $1,900 |
| MMSS Llc | $1,500 |
| Drengajr LLC | $1,500 |
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Quick answers
- Is Jill Karmy the incumbent?
- Yes. Jill Karmy currently holds this office.
- What does the Cowlitz Superior Court Judge, Judge Position 4 (unexpired term) 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.
- Who is Jill Karmy running against?
- Jacob Lervold, for Cowlitz Superior Court Judge, Judge Position 4 (unexpired term).
- How much money has Jill Karmy raised?
- $45K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Jill Karmy?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Jill Karmy's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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