Archived Version: September 19, 2006
An information resource for Washington voters
Tom Chambers
Washington Supreme Court
Position 9
This race will be decided in the Primary Election.
EDUCATION:
Wapato High School, 1962; Yakima Valley Community College
1962-1963, Washington State University, B.A., 1963-1966; University of
Washington School of Law J.D., 1966-1969
OCCUPATION: Supreme Court Justice
EMPLOYER: Washington State
LEGAL/JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE: Justice, Washington Supreme Court
2001-present President, Washington State Bar Association, 1996
President, American Board of Trial Advocates - State Chapter, 1993
President, Damages Attorneys Round Table
OPTIONAL INFORMATION: 2006 Outstanding Judge of the Year, King
County Washington Women Lawyers 1999 Good Neighbor Award for 20 years of
commitment to residents of Seattle public housing Greater Seattle Legal
Secretaries Association Boss of the Year Rise n’ Shine Foundation
serving AIDS families-Honorary Director, 2000–Present United Way of King
County Board, former member Providence Seattle Medical Center Foundation
Board, former member Published 100 law-related articles and 1,000 page
book.
Candidate Statement: Tom learned work ethic and core values while raised behind his parent's Eastern Washington gas station. An honest, principled, independent voice on the Court for six years, Tom defends the constitution, individual liberties, and property rights. One of the most respected judges in the state, recipient 2006 Outstanding Judge by women lawyers, past president of the State Bar Association, Tom has King County Bar’s highest rating, “Exceptionally Well Qualified.” Widely endorsed: State Patrol Troopers Association, law enforcement, firefighters, Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, prosecutors, business groups (BIAW), labor unions (State Labor Council), environmental groups, 150 judges. Visit www.tomchambers.com.
| ORGANIZATION | JEANETTE BURRAGE | TOM CHAMBERS |
|
King County Bar Association |
Not Qualified |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
|
Municipal League of King County |
Not Qualified | Outstanding |
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- direct independent expenditures (over $1,000)
| ORGANIZATION | UPDATED | POSITION | FUNDING |
|
Jeanette Burrage Campaign Contributors |
09/19/2006 |
Contributors to Jeanette Burrage |
$36,567.37 |
|
Citizens for Judicial Integrity |
09/11/2006 |
Supporting Jeanette Burrage |
$42,306.00 |
|
Citizens for Judicial Integrity |
09/11/2006 |
Opposing Tom Chambers |
$42,306.00 |
|
Committee for Judicial Restraint |
09/11/2006 |
Supporting Jeanette Burrage |
$4,411.13 |
| TOTAL Supporting Jeanette Burrage or Opposing Tom Chambers | $125,590.50 | ||
|
Tom Chambers Campaign Contributors |
09/19/2006 |
Contributors to Tom Chambers |
$246,190.00 |
|
Citizens to Uphold the Constitution-FAIRPAC |
09/07/2006 |
Supporting Tom Chambers |
$18,298.48 |
|
Citizens to Uphold the Constitution-FAIRPAC |
09/07/2006 |
Opposing Jeanette Burrage |
$18,298.48 |
|
SEIU Washington Political Action Fund |
09/18/2006 |
Supporting Tom Chambers |
$2,422.94 |
| TOTAL Supporting Tom Chambers or Opposing Jeanette Burrage | $285,209.90 | ||
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