- In Washington, the superior court has exclusive jurisdiction over felony cases, civil matters over $75,000, and family law cases including juvenile cases. 
- There is a presiding judge in each county or judicial district who handles specific administrative functions and acts as spokesperson for the court.
- Superior court judges belong to an organization established by law, called the Superior Court Judges' Association which works to improve the court system and to communicate with other court levels, the Legislature, bar associations, the media, and the public.
- Judges are elected to 4-year terms and paid a salary of $217,391.
- Superior court judges are elected to four-year terms. To qualify for the position, a person must be an attorney admitted to practice in Washington.

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Spokane

Washington

2024 Washington General Election

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Superior Court Judge

Whitman

- In 34 of Washington's 39 counties, the Board of County Commissioners is the county's legislative body. 
- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriation of funds for all county activities They vote on the building and maintaining of county roads
- County commissioners make and enforce civil and criminal resolutions and ordinances that comply with state law, including those for land use and building construction. County commissioners support and implement state and federal mandates, overseeing appointed county agencies and maintaining public buildings.
- County commissioners set tax rates for the county and its subordinate jurisdictions.

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