Washington Supreme Court Justice, Position 3
2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026
What this office does
A justice of the state's highest court. Has the final word on what the state constitution and state laws mean, and oversees the state's courts and lawyers. A retention vote asks only whether the justice should stay for another term.
Candidates
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Quick answers
- Who is running for Washington Supreme Court Justice, Position 3 in 2026?
- David Stevens (Nonpartisan) and Jaime Michelle Hawk (Nonpartisan).
- What does this office do?
- A justice of the state's highest court. Has the final word on what the state constitution and state laws mean, and oversees the state's courts and lawyers. A retention vote asks only whether the justice should stay for another term.
- Who should I vote for in the Washington Supreme Court Justice, Position 3 race?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
- When is the election?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.