Archived Version: August 17, 2010
An information resource for Washington voters
Stan Rumbaugh
Washington Supreme Court
Position One
This contest will be decided in the Primary.
Legal/Judicial Experience: An attorney since 1979, Stan Rumbaugh has spent his career working for the rights of individuals at all levels of our judicial system, including handling landmark cases before the Supreme Court protecting health care benefits for injured workers, legitimate property rights, and accountability against abuse by powerful corporations and government.
Education: JD University of Puget Sound (Seattle University) Law School, Washington; BA Wittenberg University, Ohio.
Community Service: Chair, Board of Trustees, Bates Technical College; Board of Commissioners, Tacoma Housing Authority; Board of Trustees, World Affairs Council – Tacoma; recent Board member, Planned Parenthood Washington; Stan is active in his kids’ schools
Statement: Tested, independent and fair, Stan Rumbaugh will bring the values and experiences of Washington families to the Supreme Court, not a special interest agenda. Highly rated and broadly endorsed, Stan works to protect the rights of individuals at all levels of the legal system. He will bring needed balance and respect for our State Constitution to the Court.
Stan believes corporations and the government deserve the same protections as citizens—not special treatment. In contrast, his opponent collected over $1 million in campaign contributions from powerful special interests like the insurance industry, repaying them by repeatedly siding with their positions—even when it meant opposing the majority’s position or current law. We cannot afford 6 more years with a deeply ideological voice.
Active in his community, Stan serves on the Bates Technical College and Tacoma Housing Authority Boards. He is proudly endorsed by unions and small business, environmentalists, leaders in the legal community, education advocates, and citizens throughout Washington.
We elect justices to assure that people—not special interests or political insiders—determine who interpret our laws. Exercise your right to bring a thoughtful, fair-minded voice to the Supreme Court. Vote Stan Rumbaugh.
| Questionnaire responses: |
For Municipal League of King County For King County Democrats |
Video Voters' Guide:
| ORGANIZATION | JIM JOHNSON | STAN RUMBAUGH |
| King County Bar Association | Well Qualified | Well Qualified |
| Municipal League of King County | Very Good | Very Good |
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Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys |
* | Qualified |
Important note! Each of these organizations uses its own standards and rating terms when evaluating candidates; please check their pages for further information.
Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):
| ORGANIZATION | UPDATED | POSITION | FUNDING |
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Jim Johnson Campaign Contributions |
08/17/2010 |
Contributors to Jim Johnson |
$125,109.49 Personal Funds $60,000.00 |
| TOTAL Supporting Jim Johnson or Opposing Stan Rumbaugh | $125,109.49 | ||
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Stan Rumbaugh Campaign Contributors |
08/17/2010 |
Contributors to Stan Rumbaugh |
$115,855.46 Personal Funds $5,300.00 Loans $4,700.00 |
| Fuse Votes | 08/17/2010 |
Opposing Jim Johnson |
$13,178.95 |
| Impartial Justice | 08/17/2010 |
Opposing Jim Johnson |
$242,682.11 |
| TOTAL Supporting Stan Rumbaugh or Opposing Jim Johnson | $371,716.52 | ||
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