Judge Sean O'Donnell Claims Victory in WA Supreme Court Position 4 Race

In narrow WA Supreme Court race, King County judge declares victory

King County Superior Court Judge Sean O'Donnell is confident he’ll win a seat on the state’s highest court. But his opponent has not conceded.

Judge Sean O'Donnell claims victory in WA Supreme Court Position 4 race

Washington voters have chosen a new Supreme Court justice in a race that drew intense debate, outside money and questions about the future of the state's tax laws.

O’Donnell declares victory in tight WA Supreme Court race

After a week of ballot tallying, Washington’s closest race for state Supreme Court has a winner.King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell claimed victory Wednesday morning over appeals court Judge Ian Birk. He leads by 39,000 votes, or 1.4%, with fewer than 100,000 ballots left to count statewide.“I am thrilled to be elected to the Washington State Supreme Court,” O’Donnell said in a statement. “In electing me the voters of Washington demo…

Sean O'Donnell Claims Victory in Close Washington Supreme Court Race

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard | November 11, 2026 OLYMPIA, WA — After a week of ballot tallying, Washington’s closest race for state Supreme Court has a winner. King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell claimed