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WA Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis won't seek reelection
State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis, the first Native American elected statewide in Washington’s history, won’t seek reelection for a second term on the high court.
Montoya-Lewis has been on the court since 2020. She’ll serve out her term, which ends Dec. 31, leaving the seat open for election this year.
It means there will be elections for at least two open state Supreme Court seats this fall, as Justice Charles Johnson is stepping aside.
Montoya-Lewis announced her decision to colleagues Thursday and publicly Monday. She didn’t give a clear reason why she was leaving but said the role has been an “honor.”
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/26/wa-supreme-court-justice-raquel-montoya-lewis-wont-seek-reelection/