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BADGER FORUM: Electing Judges

Judicial races are arguably the ones in which voters are the least informed. Because of the nonpartisan nature of judicial races and the high ethical standards maintained by the judicial branch regarding elections, judicial candidates tend to campaign in different ways than traditional candidates for other offices. As a result, voters are left with little information about the options on their ballot.

This election, there are two candidates for the position left open when Sam Swanberg resigned. The seven judges on the Benton-Franklin Superior Court wield enormous power over the citizens of Benton and Franklin Counties. It is not often that there is no incumbent on that ballot. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from the Superior Court Judge candidates. Please join us on October 24 at noon for Badger Forum: Electing Judges.


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SHAWN SANT has served as Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney since 2011. His campaign said he has "evaluated thousands of civil and criminal legal matters during (his) 26 years as a prosecutor, public defender, and police officer.” He supported the expansion of therapeutic courts and diversion programs that combine professional treatment with strict accountability, reduce repeat offenses, and cut costs.

BRONSON BROWN currently serves as a part time Benton County Superior Court Commissioner and Franklin County Judge Pro-Tem. Brown’s campaign said he has "the experience necessary to serve our community full time in the Superior Court.” He is endorsed by Benton/Franklin County Superior Court Judges, Benton County District Court Judges, City of Pasco Municipal Court Judge, Superior Court Commissioners, local attorneys, and community business leaders.

The League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties and Northwest Public Broadcasting have set 2024 General Election Candidate Forums. As of the broadcasting dates on KTNW TV (PBS), the links will be available on NWPB.org YouTube, LWVBF website at http://www.lwv-bf.org, the Cities of Richland and Pasco, the Columbia Basin Badger Club and will remain available through Nov. 5.
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