Progressives and Dark-Money Backed Conservatives Vie for Control of Washington State Supreme Court
Washingtonians will vote on five Washington State Supreme Court justices this November, with the current progressive court being one of the most influential in the nation. The court's recent decisions have had significant impacts, including striking down the state's drug felony possession law.
Five seats on the Washington State Supreme Court are up for grabs this November due to a series of retirements. The current court is considered one of the most progressive in the nation and is highly influential, with its decisions being followed by other states. A 2021 decision striking down the state's drug felony possession law was widely discussed and continues to have ramifications. The court has also taken steps to address institutionalized racism within the criminal legal system, adopting Rule 37 in 2018 to eliminate racial bias in jury selection. The court's legal director for the ACLU of Washington praised its diversity and protection of Washingtonians' rights.
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