Sven Nelson
Candidate for Pierce County District Court Judge, District Court No. 8 · 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 Pierce County District Court Judge, District Court No. 8 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Sven Nelson
Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Pierce County deputy prosecuting attorney since 1996 and a judge pro tempore since 2019, having led the office's special assault, elder abuse and property crimes units. A Pacific Lutheran University graduate and University Place resident, he is a trustee of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association.
What they say they'll focus on:
- Fairness and independence
- Treating everyone with dignity and respect
- Balancing accountability with compassion and protecting victims
- Understanding how court decisions affect families
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 Sven Nelson only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.
To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.
Funding
$69K raised, $2,570 from small donors, $45K self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| WA State Democrats | $2,400 |
| Pierce Co Prosecuting Attorneys Assn | $2,400 |
| Dong Perri | $2,400 |
| Council of Police Political Support | $2,400 |
| Courage PAC | $1,200 |
| Tollefson Brian | $1,000 |
| McManus Paul | $1,000 |
More about Sven Nelson
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Quick answers
- What does the Pierce County District Court Judge, District Court No. 8 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 Sven Nelson running against?
- James Armstrong, for Pierce County District Court Judge, District Court No. 8.
- How much money has Sven Nelson raised?
- $69K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Sven Nelson?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Sven Nelson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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