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Island County, Washington

Island County District Court Judge

Costeck is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Island County election filings.

About this race

Ronald A. Costeck is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Island County District Court Judge, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

Trial court judge. A trial judge presides over criminal and civil cases at the first level: bail and pleas, motions, trials, sentencing and civil judgments. Judges are bound by state law and appellate precedent and are barred by judicial conduct rules from campaigning on how they would rule. Most states elect trial judges on a nonpartisan ballot; the term and the courts a judge may sit on vary by state.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ronald A. Costeck

Nonpartisan

Biography

Costeck has served on the Island County District Court bench since 2018 and as Presiding Judge since 2024, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Costeck was admitted to the Washington bar in 1998, began as a prosecutor, and was a founding partner of a firm for 14 years, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Island County District Court Judge in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Island County District Court Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ronald A. Costeck. Candidate information follows official Island County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Island 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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Candidate roster from official Island County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Ronald A. Costeck, full profileOfficial Washington election office