Charles Short

District Court Judge

Okanogan County, WA

Last updated August 3, 2026

What is Charles Short running for?

Charles Short is not currently running for office on Civoren.

Most recent race: District Court Judge Pos. 2 - Okanogan County District Court
Party: Unknown
Location: Okanogan County, WA
Current role: District Court Judge

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Judge Andrea Beall, Puyallup Municipal Court
8/2/2026
Okanogan County is fortunate to have Judge Short on the bench. He is known to be incredibly smart, considerate and hard-working. His courtroom is one where procedural fairness is valued and where reasoned, thoughtful decisions are made.
Judge Doug Fair, Snohomish County District Court (Ret.)
8/2/2026
As a retired judge, I know that experience matters. I know what qualities make a good judge: integrity, intelligence, fairness, work ethic and leadership. Judge Short excels in all these areas. He is respected by fellow judges throughout the state.
Judge Anne Hirsch, Thurston County Superior Court (Ret.)
8/2/2026
Judge Short is recognized nationally as an expert in rural court matters. He is smart, fair, compassionate and always focused on providing justice. He is looked to by judges throughout the country for his thoughts on difficult topics. I know Judge Short is an asset to his court and community.
Judge John Hart, Whitman County District Court
8/2/2026
Judge Short has proven to be a dignified and wise leader within Washington's judiciary. He promotes open access to our judicial system, enhancing justice for those who appear in court. I strongly encourage the voters of Okanogan County to retain one of our best judges!