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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: state
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
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Job description
These District or Circuit Inferior Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level, usually for minor offenses such as misdemeanor cases or civil matters below a certain dollar amount.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a registered voter of the district court district and electoral district, if any; and be either: (a) A lawyer admitted to practice law in the state of Washington; or (b) In those districts having a population of less than five thousand persons, a person who has taken and passed by January 1, 2003, the qualifying examination for a lay candidate for judicial officer as provided by rule of the supreme court.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 100 W. Broadway, Suite 2, Montesano, WA 98563
Filing phone number: 360-964-1556
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is 1% of the salary of the position. A candidate who lacks sufficient assets or income at the time of filing to pay the filing fee required by this section shall submit with his or her declaration of candidacy a filing fee petition. The petition shall contain not less than a number of signatures of registered voters equal to the number of dollars of the filing fee. The signatures shall be of voters registered to vote within the jurisdiction of the office for which the candidate is filing.
FAQ
How often is State Trial Court Judge (Inferior) elected?
The position of State Trial Court Judge (Inferior) is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Grays Harbor County?
Filing fee is 1% of the salary of the position. A candidate who lacks sufficient assets or income at the time of filing to pay the filing fee required by this section shall submit with his or her declaration of candidacy a filing fee petition. The petition shall contain not less than a number of signatures of registered voters equal to the number of dollars of the filing fee. The signatures shall be of voters registered to vote within the jurisdiction of the office for which the candidate is filing.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
Where is the filing office?
100 W. Broadway, Suite 2, Montesano, WA 98563.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 360-964-1556.
How do I get started running for State Trial Court Judge (Inferior)?
You can start running for State Trial Court Judge (Inferior) by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for State Trial Court Judge (Inferior) does not include a primary or runoff election.
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