General Election: November 2, 2010
An information resource for Washington voters
Joe Burrowes
Benton County District Court
Position Four
This race will appear on the November ballot.
Occupation:
Judge, Benton County District Court
Education: Gonzaga Law School; Washington State University Tri-Cities; Columbia Basin College; and Richland High School.
Family: Married; two children.
Judicial Experience: Judge Burrowes has served as a Judge, Court Commissioner and Judge Pro-Tem handling tens of thousands of cases in civil and criminal matters. He is a member of the Judicial Education Committee responsible for training new Judges and the annual training of all Judges.
Candidate Statement: Judge Burrowes has been a public servant for 24 years as a Judge; Prosecutor; Criminal Defense attorney; City attorney and law enforcement officer. He has successfully appeared at all levels of Court in Washington including the Washington State Supreme Court.
Judge Burrowes has demonstrated a passion for legal excellence, community service and commitment to judicial fairness. He has a solid and proven track record as an effective Judge.
Judges of all levels of Court including the Supreme Court support Judge Burrowes. Elected officials, law enforcement, firefighters and prominent leaders of the community have endorsed him.
Judge Burrowes has received numerous commendations for his legal work in the community. Judge Burrowes’ judicial and legal experience makes him the most qualified person to service as your Benton County District Court Judge.
For more information, please contact his website at: judgejoeburrowes.com
Video Voters' Guide
Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):
| NEWSPAPER |
JOE BURROWES |
DAVE PETERSON |
| Tri-City Herald |
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Finance report:
(Click a dollar figure for detailed information.)
| CANDIDATE | REPORT DATE | CONTRIBUTIONS | EXPENDITURES |
| Joe Burrowes | 10/06/2010 |
$35,492.68 Loans $5,570.00 |
$19,485.58 |
| Dave Petersen | 10/06/2010 |
$15,375.09 Loans $100.00 |
$10,649.66 |
| October 22, 2010 | ||
| Tri-City Herald | Benton judge candidates say they are ready for job | |
| March 9, 2010 | ||
| Tri-City Herald | Richland attorney to run for judge seat | |
| February 23, 2010 | ||
| Tri-City Herald | Burrowes kicks off campaign to remain with district court |
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