Whatcom County District Court Judge Position 2
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Jonathan Rands has served as a Whatcom County District Court judge since 2023 and as presiding judge since 2025. Before his election, he spent about 20 years as a trial attorney in the region.
Records: Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for, Legal Competence 1 for
Sources: whatcomcounty.us2