Archived Version: November 7, 2006
An information resource for Washington voters
Susan Owens
Washington Supreme Court
Position 2
EDUCATION:
Graduate of Duke University, law school at University of North
Carolina
OCCUPATION: State Supreme Court Justice
EMPLOYER: Washington State Supreme Court
LEGAL/JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE: A judge for 25 years (Supreme Court
for 6 years, after 19 years on the Clallam County District Court),
Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens has served with integrity,
independence and a commitment to your Constitutional rights. Justice
Owens respects the law and your rights and privacy.
OPTIONAL INFORMATION: A rural judge known for balanced, common sense
rulings, she earned a national reputation teaching judges how to enforce
tough new domestic violence laws. Served on the Long Range Planning,
Diversity, Conference, and Education committees. Daughter of a small
town general practitioner and retired law enforcement officer, mother of
two children.
Candidate Statement: I bring a different perspective to the Supreme Court. I’m a rural judge, mother and independent voice for common sense rulings that respect our rights, our privacy—and our Constitution. I believe in leadership, not partisanship. I have never held partisan office. With 25 years as a judge, I have been an independent voice dedicated to upholding the Constitution. Being a Justice is about integrity, independence, and your rights. With special interests spending big money to elect activist politicians to our court, we must retain strong, independent voices on the State Supreme Court. See www.JusticeSusanOwens.com for endorsements and more information.
| ORGANIZATION |
STEPHEN JOHNSON |
SUSAN OWENS |
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Joint Asian Judicial Evaluations Committee |
* | Qualified |
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King County Bar Association |
Well Qualified | Qualified |
|
Municipal League of King County |
Adequate | Outstanding |
|
Washington Women Lawyers |
* |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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| ORGANIZATION | UPDATED | POSITION | FUNDING |
|
Stephen Johnson Campaign Contributors |
10/30/2006 |
Contributors to Stephen Johnson |
$328,548.09 |
|
Building Industry Association of Washington |
09/08/2006 |
Supporting Stephen Johnson |
$52,006.15 |
|
Committee for Judicial Restraint |
09/11/2006 |
Supporting Stephen Johnson |
$4,411.12 |
| Constitutional Law PAC | 09/15/2006 |
Supporting Stephen Johnson |
$4,583.89 |
|
Home Builders
Ass'n of Tri-Cities |
09/15/2006 |
Supporting Stephen Johnson |
$1,862.28 |
| It's Time for a Change | 11/03/2006 |
Supporting Stephen Johnson |
$265,589.81 |
| It's Time for a Change | 11/03/2006 |
Opposing Susan Owens |
$88,442.02 |
| Justice for Washington | 11/03/2006 |
Supporting Stephen Johnson |
$77,060.62 |
| Justice for Washington | 10/31/2006 |
Opposing Susan Owens |
$22,743.33 |
| TOTAL Supporting Stephen Johnson or Opposing Susan Owens | $845,247.41 | ||
|
Susan Owens Campaign Contributors |
10/30/2006 |
Contributors to Susan Owens |
$292,379.46 |
|
Citizens to Uphold the Constitution-FAIRPAC |
11/02/2006 |
Supporting Susan Owens |
$90,854.64 |
|
Citizens to Uphold the Constitution-FAIRPAC |
11/02/2006 |
Opposing Stephen Johnson |
$98,854.64 |
|
SEIU Washington Political Action Fund |
10/27/2006 |
Supporting Susan Owens |
$11,076.77 |
|
SEIU Washington Political Action Fund |
10/27/2006 |
Opposing Stephen Johnson |
$2,658.99 |
| TOTAL Supporting Susan Owens or Opposing Stephen Johnson | $495,824.50 | ||
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