Nguyen and Orosco are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Franklin County election filings.
Michael Nguyen and Trinity Orosco meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin County District Court Judge, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
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Nguyen has worked five years as a public defense attorney in Benton and Franklin County courts and as Franklin County Preliminary Appearance Attorney, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Nguyen holds a J.D. from Georgia State University School of Law and a degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Washington State University, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Orosco is the presiding Franklin County District Court Judge and has served as Judge Pro Tempore in Benton County District Court and Pasco Municipal Court, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Orosco was a defense attorney for 14 years and holds a J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law (2008), per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Franklin County District Court Judge in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Franklin County District Court Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Nguyen and Trinity Orosco. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Franklin County District Court Judge election in Washington?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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