Claire Sussman is running for Pierce County District Court Judge, Position 2, in the Nov. 3, 2026, Washington general election. The race is nonpartisan.
Sussman has served as Pierce County District Court judge in Position 2 since 2010, according to election records. She is the court's presiding judge, according to the Pierce County website. Pierce County District Court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, civil cases, small claims, traffic infractions and protection orders for residents across the county.
Before taking the bench, Sussman built her legal career across three roles, according to the county website. She started as a deputy prosecuting attorney, a position she held for six years. She then spent five years as an attorney in private practice. She went on to serve as a pro-tem judge for numerous jurisdictions over seven years, gaining experience across multiple courtrooms before winning election to the Position 2 seat.
Candidate information
Office sought: Pierce County District Court Judge, Position 2
Party: Nonpartisan
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, University of Washington; J.D., University of Puget Sound
Experience and public service
Beyond her work on the bench, Sussman is a faculty member at the Washington State Judicial College and a member of the District and Municipal Court Judges Association, according to the county website.
Her community involvement includes volunteering with the Emergency Food Network and Wreaths Across America at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. She has mentored students through the Senior High School Internship Program and the Tacoma Business Academy, tutored with Communities in Schools and judged the 2018 YMCA Mock Trial, according to the county website. She is also listed as a supporter of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children, Girl Scouts of America, Tacoma Community College, Helping Hand House and St. Francis House. She holds emeritus membership in the American Inns of Court.
On the issues
No issue positions or candidate questionnaire responses were available for this profile. Voters seeking Sussman's positions on specific topics can contact the candidate directly or consult materials filed with Pierce County Elections.
Editor's note: This profile was built from official government records and election data. City of Destiny Daily will update this article if the candidate submits additional information, including responses to our questionnaire.
