Amending the Constitution to elect state supreme court justices by judicial districts.
This bill proposes amending Washington's constitution to change how state supreme court justices are elected. Currently chosen statewide, justices would instead be elected by voters within specific judicial districts under this amendment. Key provisions include creating these districts through legislation, establishing six-year terms for elected justices after the first district-based election, and requiring governors to appoint replacement justices from the affected district for vacancies until the next general election. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Jeremie Dufault
RRepublican
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