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Mike (Michael) Valerien

Nonpartisan · Washington · 2026

Running for Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 2, Washington

Top priorities

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  • Holding offenders accountable using evidence based strategies that reduce repeat offenses
  • Choosing case strategies that use public resources cost effectively
  • Following due process in every case to protect the rights of the accused
Biography

A Spokane Municipal Court commissioner since 2016 who previously worked as an assistant city prosecuting attorney and Veterans Court prosecuting attorney, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement. He is an Air Force veteran and former emergency communications operator who also ran a small business, per the same statement, and holds a law degree from Gonzaga.

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