Thurston County, Washington

Thurston County District Court Judge Pos. 3

One candidate is tracked for Thurston County District Court Judge Pos. 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Wohl. Candidate information follows official Thurston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Paul Wohl (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Thurston County District Court Judge Pos. 3, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. No August 4 primary contest for this office appears in the county's official results feed (two or fewer filers advance directly). Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are stated preferences.

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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Paul Wohl

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Bring courtroom experience from both prosecution and defense practice
Preside over the county's Veterans Court beginning in 2027
Maintain a modern, efficient and respectful court system

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Wohl has served as a Thurston County District Court Commissioner for the past 12 years, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He previously worked as a prosecutor for the cities of Olympia and Federal Way, a deputy prosecutor for Pierce County, and a public defender in King County, per the same source. Paul Wohl appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thurston County District Court Judge Pos. 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Thurston County District Court Judge Pos. 3 in 2026?

When is the Thurston County District Court Judge Pos. 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.

How do I see my exact Thurston County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Thurston County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Thurston County PUD, Commissioner, District No. 3 Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 2 Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 2 See all 25 Thurston County races

Candidate profiles

Paul Wohl, full profile Official Washington election office