AI Ballot Check Washington · General election, November 3, 2026

Northeast Electoral District - Judge Position No. 5 · King County

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Jill Klinge

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I have been honored to serve as a King County District Court Judge since the King County Council unanimously appointed me in 2019, followed by my retention and reelection in 2020 and 2022. I currently serve as one of two full-time judges at the Bellevue Courthouse. King County residents deserve to feel safe and protected from crime. They also deserve a justice system that gives defendants who are committed to change the resources and opportunities to succeed. Judges must balance these important goals every day. In my courtroom, I work to support meaningful change in defendants’ lives while promoting accountability for crime and the safety and security of our community. I look forward to continuing this important work.