Southeast Electoral District - Judge Position No. 1 · King County

Judge Leah Taguba has been honored to serve the King County community since 2022. She humbly asks for your vote to reelect her to the King County District Court bench. Judge Taguba honors constitutional rights by insuring parties are heard to come to resolutions for victims, defendants and all litigants. Every day, she applies the law fairly and equitably, treating all seeking access to the Court with respect and dignity. Judge Taguba will continue to maintain the trust given to her by this community, and will work hard to uphold these ideals. Since her appointment by the King County Council in 2021 and subsequent election in 2022, she has presided over thousands of criminal and civil cases at the Auburn Justice Center and Community Court. Judge Taguba believes justice balances accountability that is proportionate to the harm committed, community safety and rehabilitation. She strongly supports treatment courts or other alternatives to jail, where appropriate. As a woman of color she is dedicated to diversity on the bench, and equity and justice in the court system. Judge Taguba is a WA Supreme Court Minority and Justice Commissioner and Advisory Board member of the Judicial Institute of WA.