Howson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Skagit County election filings.
Jenifer Howson is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Skagit County District Court, Judge Position 3, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
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Howson has served as Skagit County District Court Judge since January 2021 and was District Court Commissioner from 2017 to 2020, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Howson has practiced law for 27 years and holds a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Skagit County District Court, Judge Position 3 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Skagit County District Court, Judge Position 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jenifer Howson. Candidate information follows official Skagit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Skagit County District Court, Judge Position 3 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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