Your King County ballot

Background & approach: “I grew up in the region, am a third-generation Mexican-American/Chicana, and daughter of educators and activists.”

Campaign priorities: “One of my top three issues is building affordable housing and housing the homeless. In housing - we must build more housing in the city so fewer people are getting displaced and pushed out of the city or into the streets.”

Policy focus: “I've dedicated my career to making sure no one gets left out or left behind. I've stood with working families, women, people of color, immigrants and the lowest wage individuals to ensure the most pressing issues facing our city are addressed.”

Background & approach: “I’m Nick Duda, a West Seattle resident, husband, father of two, and business leader with 17 years of experience building teams, solving complex problems, and holding organizations accountable for results.”

Campaign priorities: “My business career has been built around setting clear goals, using data honestly, and changing course when results fall short.”

Policy focus: “Addressing street addiction is my top priority. Our tolerance of people deteriorating in public drives higher EMS, policing, court, jail, and park maintenance costs while undermining nearly every other public investment.”

Background & approach: “I am running for Judge in Seattle Municipal Court.”

Campaign priorities: “My Judicial Philosophy is a that judge must be Patient, Compassionate, and Decisive.”

Policy focus: “I am passionate about substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment and alternatives to incarceration.”

Background & approach: “My mother, an immigrant accountant, and my father, a union autoworker, instilled in me the value of diligence and a respect for education.”

Campaign priorities: “Some of my opponent’s supporters support abolishing municipal court, jails, and police; others suggest that no one should be arrested or prosecuted for a misdemeanor; still others view domestic violence cases as a dog whistle.”

Policy focus: “Protecting and caring for all members of our community, especially those who are vulnerable, is my personal priority.”

Background & approach: “I am an Administrative Law Judge and experienced attorney with 30 years of trial court and appellate experience.”

Campaign priorities: “I have dedicated my career to fairness, equal justice, and ensuring our courts work for everyone.”

Background & approach: “I attended the University of Washington and later Tulane Law School.”

Campaign priorities: “That means treating the cause, not just the symptoms, and looking for thoughtful alternatives when they can make our communities stronger.”

Background & approach: “I am an immigrant, a public servant, and a judicial officer who believes deeply in fairness, accountability, and treating every person with dignity and respect.”

Campaign priorities: “Experience and Public Service — I have dedicated more than 16 years of my legal career to public service in King County.”

Policy focus: “I am passionate about the continued development of specialty courts, including Community Court, Mental Health Court, and Drug Court.”