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Jefferson County, Washington

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney

See where Kennedy stand on public safety and elections. Names follow official Jefferson County election filings.

About this race

James Kennedy is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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James Kennedy

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Protecting victims, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
  • Promoting justice, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
  • Enhancing public safety, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Biography

Kennedy has served as Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney since 2019 and served nearly 6 years in the U.S. Army, including 2 tours in Iraq, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Kennedy holds a JD from Seattle University School of Law and serves on the advisory committee of the Jefferson County Children's Advocacy Center, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Kennedy. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety and elections.

When is the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney 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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Jefferson County TreasurerJefferson County District Court, Judge Position 1Jefferson County PUD Commissioner, District 2See all 12 Jefferson County races
Candidate profiles
James Kennedy, full profileOfficial Washington election office