Republicans Recommend Judicial Picks | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Washington Republicans are quietly steering the state Supreme Court race despite nonpartisan labels, endorsing candidates for four of five contested seats ahead of the August primary. Led by Chairman Jim Walsh, they’re backing Laura Christensen Colberg for Position 1 and Todd Bloom for Position 7, citing concerns over judicial independence amid the state’s controversial new income tax. While Democrats openly embrace partisan strategy to preserve a progressive majority, Republicans insist their recommendations are unofficial — but their influence is undeniable. Position 4, the only unendorsed…