Ian Birk vs Sean O'Donnell
The gist
62 current and former judges rebuked Ian Birk over a fundraising email accusing rival Sean O'Donnell of GOP ties.
The open Position 4 seat has drawn over $1 million as the race turns on political influence.
How it unfolded
- Jul 26, 2026The Seattle Times endorsed Sean O'Donnell for State Supreme Court over Ian Birk.
- Sep 14, 2026The Seattle Times published an article on O'Donnell's claim that Birk violated judicial ethics by mentioning that O'Donnell was supported by the WA GOP.
- Sep 17, 202662 current and former judges signed a September letter to voters, posted on O'Donnell's campaign website, rebuking Birk over a fundraising email accusing O'Donnell of joining a slate recommended by the Washington State Republican Party and pushing a partisan agenda.