Four Questions: Theo Angelis (Position 5, WA State Supreme Court)

Hear directly from the candidates in their own words. The Washington Supreme Court is the highest court in Washington state and the final authority on questions of state law. Its nine elected justices hear appeals, issue written opinions, oversee the legal profession, and help shape how justice is administered across the state. To help voters learn more about the candidates, the League of Women Voters of Washington asked each participant the same four questions: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 What are the benefits of being—or not being—a judge before running for the Washington State Supreme Court? 02:53 How would you approach a case in an area of law with which you have no knowledge or experience? 04:21 When is it appropriate for the judiciary to overturn a statute or voter-approved referendum? 05:36 Is there a judge or justice, from history or today, whom you most admire, and why?