who is the district-attorney "42nd circuit" "washington-state"

Who won District 42 in Washington?

Incumbent Luanne Van Werven defeated Justin Boneau in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.

Who won District 42 in 2020?

Alicia Rule defeated incumbent Luanne Van Werven in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.

How much money did the candidates for District 42 raise?

From 2018 to 2018, candidates for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 2 raised a total of $337,509. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $168,755 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

How many votes does the Washington State Legislature have to approve maps?

The Washington State Legislature may amend the commission's maps by a two-thirds vote in each legislative chamber.

How does redistricting work in Washington?

How does redistricting in Washington work? In Washington, congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by a five-member non-politician commission. The commission was established by constitutional amendment in 1983. The majority and minority leaders of the Washington State Senate and Washington House of Representatives each appoint one registered voter to the commission. These four commissioners appoint a fifth, non-voting member to serve as the commission's chair. In the event that the four voting commissioners cannot agree on a chair, the Washington Supreme Court must appoint one.

What is the Washington State Constitution?

Section 7 of Article 2 of the Washington State Constitution states, "No person shall be eligible to the legislature who shall not be a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter in the district for which he is chosen."

Who won the 2012 House of Representatives?

Incumbent Jason Overstreet (R) defeated Natalie McClendon (D) in the general election. Overstreet and McClendon were unopposed in the blanket primary election.

What is the Washington County District Attorney's Office?

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to assisting and supporting victims of crimes and their families as they navigate the criminal justice system.

What was the jury verdict in the case of the rapist in 2021?

On June 25, 2021, a Washington County jury found the defendant guilty of first-degree rape, three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two counts of luring a minor, three counts of third-degree sexual abuse, private indecency, first-degree attempted sexual abuse and third-degree attempted sexual abuse.

Who is the MDT?

Hate Crimes Program Grant administered by the United States Department of Justice, will enable this office to launch a new Bias Crime Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). The MDT will consist of members from law enforcement agencies and community partner organizations. The team will meet regularly to discuss and implement strategies to combat bias and hate crime, including trainings, education, and outreach events. Senior Deputy District Attorney Allison Brown, who has extensive experience prosecuting cases with vulnerable crime victims, will Chair the MDT.

Who prosecuted the Tualatin case?

Deputy District Attorney Rayney Meisel prosecuted the case against the defendant. In May of 2019, one of the victims in this case told a teacher that a man she knew was abusing her. The teacher alerted the Oregon Department of Human Services which launched an investigation in tandem with the Tualatin Police Department.

Who is the attorney general of Washington State?

Bob Ferguson is Washington State’s 18th Attorney General. As the state’s chief legal officer, Bob is committed to protecting the people of Washington against powerful interests that don’t play by the rules. He is a fourth-generation Washingtonian, a graduate of the University of Washington and New York University law school. Bob and his wife, Colleen, are the proud parents of 13-year-old twins, Jack and Katie.

What is the Wing Luke Civil Rights Division?

Formed the Wing Luke Civil Rights Division, the first office within the Attorney General’s Office dedicated to protecting the civil rights of everyone in Washington.