General Election: November 6, 2018
An information resource for Washington voters
Joe Campagna
King County District Court
Shoreline Division, Position One
Education: J.D., Vermont Law School, magna cum laude, 2005; B.A.,
Houghton College, summa cum laude, 2000
Occupation: State and federal trial attorney and Judge Pro Tem
Statement:
Joe Campagna is an accomplished trial attorney who represents ordinary
people. He practices in state and federal courts handling a great
variety of criminal and civil cases. He also serves as a Judge Pro Tem
in District and Municipal Courts. Joe is the only candidate rated
“Exceptionally Well Qualified” by five independent Bar Associations.
Joe believes that judges should treat everyone with respect – everyone –
no matter what their circumstances. Joe is known for his calm, patient
demeanor and will be the kind of judge we deserve – experienced and
professional.
As our communities change, the challenges posed by addiction, mental
illness and homelessness will require innovative solutions. Joe has the
experience, energy, and broad community support to make our court part
of those solutions.
Endorsements: 50+ judges; all nine Washington Supreme Court justices;
Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Councilmembers Scully, McConnell,
McGlashan, Roberts, Chang, Phillips, Kassover; Kenmore Mayor David Baker
and Deputy Mayor Nigel Herbig; Sen. Maralyn Chase; Reps. Ruth Kagi,
Cindy Ryu, Javier Valdez, Gerry Pollet; County Councilmember Rod
Dembowski; King County Democrats; 32nd and 46th LD Democrats;
Metropolitan Democratic Club; MLKC Labor Council; IAM 751; Painters &
Allied Trades; PNW Regional Council of Carpenters; ATU 587
Email: [email protected]
Opponent: Les Ponomarchuk
| ORGANIZATION |
JOE CAMPAGNA |
LES PONOMARCHUK |
| Cardozo Society |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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| King County Bar Association |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Joint Asian Judicial Evaluations Committee |
Well Qualified | |
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Latina/o Bar Association of Washington |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Loren Miller Bar Association |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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QLaw: The GLBT Bar Association of Washington |
Well Qualified | |
| Washington Women Lawyers |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):
| NEWSPAPER |
JOE CAMPAGNA |
LES PONOMARCHUK |
| The Stranger |
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