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Charles Short
statement appears human Judge Short has been a dependable leader on the District Court bench for over 13 years. He’s been retained by voters in 2014, 2018, and 2022. He serves as the Presiding Judge and supervises the judicial business of the Court. In 2024, his peers from the District & Municipal Court Judges Association honored him with the David A. Steiner Judicial Leadership Award.
He is dedicated to serving the public with integrity in an impartial and ethical manner. He is committed to following the rule of law and the constitution, and to making sure everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Judge Short is trusted and respected by his colleagues. He is Dean of the Washington State Judicial College, helping plan and deliver the education all new judges from all levels of courts across the state are required to complete. He also serves as faculty for the National Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges, the Center for Justice Innovation, and the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence.
He has deep roots in Okanogan County. Born in Omak, he grew up on a cattle ranch his grandfather established near Nespelem. He is a husband and a stepfather to two teenagers.
John Andrew Bangerter
statement appears human Raising three children with my wife, Nicole, in Okanogan County has brought me tremendous pride over the last five years. Nothing matters more to me than seeing families, friends, and neighbors who live, work, and raise children in Okanogan County prosperous and free from the destructive effects that substance abuse, domestic violence, and impaired driving have on our community. With daily courtroom experience as a Criminal Deputy Prosecutor, I bring calm, patient, and respectful leadership, which will continue if elected judge. I will strive to create a courtroom where every person is treated with the dignity and courtesy they deserve. As a prosecutor who has witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of crime on our community, I am committed to uncompromising fairness and impartiality. Every decision will be based on facts, evidence, and the law. Convicted offenders will be held responsible, victims will be heard and protected, and due process will always be upheld in a fair, firm, and consistent manner. It is time for a fresh perspective and a positive change.
I respectfully ask for your vote, so together, we can restore confidence, efficiency, and justice in the Okanogan County District Court.