There are five seats on the Washington Supreme Court that are up for nonpartisan election on November 3, 2026. The primary elections for four of these seats (Position 1, 3, 5 and 7) occurred on August 4, 2026. For the special election primary for Position 1 on the court, incumbent justice Colleen Melody and Attorney Scott Edwards defeated Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Laura Christensen Colberg. For the special election primary for Position 5, incumbent justice Theo Angelis and former Federal Way Municipal Court Judge Dave Larson won against Thurston County Superior Court Judge Sharonda Amamilo, and former Seattle Municipal Court Judge Greg Miller. Washington Court of Appeals Judge J. Michael Diaz conceded the race for Position 3 to King County Superior Court Judge Jaime Hawk and Mason County Superior Court Judge David Stevens. For Position 7, incumbent justice Debra Stephens and Attorney Todd Bloom defeated Attorney Karim Merchant and Attorney David Shelvey. For each of these positions, the top two candidates from the primary will compete in the general election. The primary for Position 4 was cancelled meaning that candidates Washington Court of Appeals Judge Ian Birk and King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell will run in the general election only.
Estimated Total TV Spending:
Candidates:
- Estimated spending by Dave Larson: $20,648
- Estimated spending by Ian Brik: $296,656
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October 22 – Sheley
In this ad, Sheley Secrest says: “We need someone who looks at different ideas and can find the truth and the intersecting thoughts.”
Sponsor: Dave Larson
October 15 – Most Stable Branch
In this ad, Dave Larson says: “I’ll be a nonpartisan independent voice who will serve you not political interests or partisan agendas.”
Sponsor: Dave Larson
October 15 – Over Us All
In this ad, Dave Larson says: “Our system of government including our courts was designed for people motivated by duty and responsibility to us all, not to gain power or control over us all.”
Sponsor: Dave Larson
October 14 – Accountable To Us
In this ad, Ian Brik says: “I’ll bring statewide experience, judicial independence and commitment to the rule of law.”
Sponsor: Ian Brik
July 30 – Consequences of Crime
In this ad, Dave Larson says: “I’ve developed effective and innovative strategies that tackle crime at its roots and helped expand jury participation, so they better reflect our communities.”
Sponsor: Dave Larson
July 29 – Served
In this ad, Dave Larson says: “I’ve vowed to keep our courts independent and neutral to serve everyone, especially our most vulnerable.”
Sponsor: Dave Larson
July 28 – Grew Up Here
In this ad, Dave Larson says: “I have a proven track record of bringing balance to our courts.”
Sponsor: Dave Larson
