- 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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Douglas

Washington

2024 Washington General Election

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Washington State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Washington State Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 49 legislative districts in the state, each electing two representatives for a total of 98 members in the State House. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms and there are no term limits.
- They are paid an annual salary of $61,997 and $202 per diem per day during the legislative session, which lasts two months. 

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