Supreme Court Justice, Position 4 · Washington

Incumbent: Charles W. Johnson (Nonpartisan) · Confirmed Nov. 3, 2026 general election matchup (Aug. 4, 2026 primary canceled as only two candidates filed)
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Nonpartisan general election on November 3, 2026 for a six-year term on the Washington Supreme Court, Position 4. Incumbent Justice Charles W. Johnson is retiring due to Washington's mandatory judicial retirement age of 75; Washington Court of Appeals Judge Ian Birk and King County Superior Court Judge Sean O'Donnell advanced directly to the November ballot.

Candidates checked against the official list: state election office source. Candidate list compiled from the official state election office source and the sources on each profile. Check your official sample ballot before voting.

Where they stand: O'Donnell vs. Birk

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No congressional voting record for: Ian Birk, Sean O'Donnell. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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