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Mike (Michael) Valerien

Nonpartisan · Washington · 2026

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Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 2Washington · 2026Spokane County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Holding offenders accountable using evidence based strategies that reduce repeat offenses
  • Choosing case strategies that use public resources cost effectively
  • Following due process in every case to protect the rights of the accused

Per the campaign site.

Biography

A Spokane Municipal Court commissioner since 2016 who previously worked as an assistant city prosecuting attorney and Veterans Court prosecuting attorney, per his state voters' guide statement. He is an Air Force veteran and former emergency communications operator who also ran a small business, per the same statement, and holds a law degree from Gonzaga.

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