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2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Washington Supreme Court Justice (special election) (5) (special election)

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Washington uses a top-two primary: the two candidates with the most votes in the August 4 primary advanced, regardless of party preference. Special election.

Candidates

Theo Angelis

Nonpartisan

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Justice, Washington Supreme Court (appointed April 2026)

Theo Angelis is a justice of the Washington Supreme Court. He is the first person of Middle Eastern descent to serve as a justice on the court.

Theo Angelis joined the Washington Supreme Court on April 4, 2026, by appointment of Governor Bob Ferguson. He practiced law at K&L Gates in Seattle after clerking for D.C. Circuit Judge Stephen Williams. He is a Yale Law School graduate and was a Marshall Scholar.

As a Justice and throughout my legal career, I’ve fought for the rule of law, the rights of all individuals, and to ensure our courts remain fair, independent, and accessible. Before joining the Supreme Court, I frequently volunteered to help people who couldn’t afford lawyers. …

Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State

Angelis's experience

  • Other professional experience: Throughout career, led Appellate and Intellectual Property teams, and pro bono cases representing immigrant children, veterans, refugees, small businesses, and people experiencing homelessness.
  • Legal/judicial experience: Current Supreme Court Justice appointed by Governor Ferguson following a diverse, award-winning 26-year legal career as a Partner at K&L Gates.
  • Community service: Trustee, King County Bar Association; President, Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington; Member, Attorney General's Youth Internet Safety Task Force; Founders Award, Kids in Need of Defense; ACLU Humanitarian Award; Mentor of the Year, King County Bar Association

Angelis's education

  • BA, Claremont McKenna College
  • MA, Oxford University
  • MA, London School of Economics
  • JD, Yale University

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Dave Larson

Nonpartisan

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Former Federal Way municipal court judge

Dave Larson is described in Wikipedia's coverage of this race as: former Federal Way municipal court judge, candidate for justice in 2024, 2020, 2016, and 2000.

Judge Dave Larson's 41 years of distinguished experience, 18 years as a trial judge, 23 as a trial lawyer, form an unrivaled record making him the most qualified and best prepared candidate for our state’s highest court. Dave will restore trust in our courts by rising above partisan interests, applying the law without fear or favor, and restoring judicial independence. …

Candidate's statement in the official Washington voters' pamphlet · Washington Secretary of State

Larson's experience

  • Other professional experience: Mediator and arbitrator (1990-2008); President, Federal Way School Board
  • Legal/judicial experience: 41 years legal experience; trial judge (18 years, Ret.), trial lawyer (23 years). Rated AV Preeminent as a trial lawyer and Exceptionally Well Qualified (Judge and Supreme Court candidate).
  • Community service: DMCJA President’s Award for Protecting Judicial Independence (2018); Judge William Nevins Award (2014) and Hero of Federal Way Schools (2018, 2022) for Commitment to Civics Education; Best City Leader (2022); Kiwanis (Everyday Hero Award and more); Founder, Aktion Club of Federal Way (service club for adults with developmental disabilities), and more.

Larson's education

  • JD, Seattle University School of Law
  • BA, University of Puget Sound.

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