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Mike (Michael) Valerien
Nonpartisan · Washington · 2026A Spokane Municipal Court commissioner since 2016 who previously worked as an assistant city prosecuting attorney and Veterans Court prosecuting attorney, per his state voters' guide 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.
Priorities
- Holding offenders accountable using evidence based strategies that reduce repeat offenses, per his campaign site
- Choosing case strategies that use public resources cost effectively, per his campaign site
- Following due process in every case to protect the rights of the accused, per his campaign site
On the ballot
Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 2 · Washington · 2026
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