Archived Version: November 4, 2008
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Mary Fairhurst
Washington Supreme Court
Position Three
This candidate will appear on the ballot without opposition.
Current Occupation/Employer: Supreme Court Justice
Education: Law degree with high honors in 1984; BA with honors in Political Science in 1979, both from Gonzaga University.
Legal/Judicial Experience: Supreme Court Justice, 6 years; Washington Attorney General’s Office, 16 years, specializing in revenue, transportation, criminal justice and personnel; Supreme Court judicial clerk, 2 years. Admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1984.
Family: Oldest of 7, Aunt of 13, Godmother of many.
Significant Career Experience: Judicial Information System Committee, Chair; Board for Judicial Administration Public Trust and Confidence Committee, Chair; Council on Public Legal Education, member; Washington State Bar Association, President and Board of Governors; Washington Women Lawyers, President.
Candidate Statement: Since you elected me to our Supreme Court six years ago, I have worked to improve our justice system, to make our courts efficient and responsive, to ensure access to justice for all, and to protect the rights of every person in Washington State.
I was raised in a loving family which placed great value on fairness, service and the dignity of every man, woman and child.
Every day I go to work aware that my decisions affect thousands of lives. Since joining the court I have decided over 600 cases. To every case I have brought an open mind, fairness, common sense and a commitment to uphold our Constitution.
We are a diverse people united by a common law and Constitution. As a Justice, I am obligated not to any group, but to respect the rule of law and uphold our Constitution. I am dedicated to ensuring that we have a legal system that treats people fairly, equally and protects the rights of everyone.
Endorsed by Washington State Troopers Association, Washington State Council of Firefighters, Washington Federation of Teachers, Washington State Labor Council, Washington Conservation Voters, Women’s Political Caucus, Justices, Judges, attorneys, community leaders, and people throughout Washington.
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Association For King County Democrats For Municipal League of King County |
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MARY FAIRHURST |
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Joint Asian Judicial Evaluation Committee |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
| King County Bar Association |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Latina/o Bar Association of Washington |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
| Loren Miller Bar Association |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Municipal League of King County |
Outstanding |
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Q-Law: GLBT Bar Association of Washington |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys |
Qualified |
| Washington Women Lawyers |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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