
Washington Supreme Court Race Heats Up | Seattle News
Published: September 10, 2026
Duration: 1:53
Washington State’s Supreme Court is in the thick of a historic election cycle, with five seats up for grabs and millions pouring into races fueled by high-stakes legal battles like the new income tax on high earners. It’s turning into a proxy war between left and right, with GOP-backed candidates challenging Democratic favorites—including recent governor appointments—and big money groups stepping in: Concerned Taxpayers of Washington State has dumped nearly half a million dollars to back conservatives, while Beware the Attack on Our Courts has raised over $400K from unions to counter. The most expensive race is heati...