Neil Horibe is running for Pierce County District Court Judge Position 4 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The county's official sample ballot lists him as the only named candidate in the nonpartisan contest.

Horibe's campaign describes him as an industrial appeals judge at Washington's Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals and a judge pro tem in Pierce County District Court. His candidate statement in the county voters' pamphlet lists the same current roles and a law degree from the University of Washington.

According to his campaign, Horibe previously served as a Pierce County deputy prosecuting attorney for more than a decade, handling cases in District and Superior courts. He also volunteered as a reserve police officer in Fife and has participated in the YMCA High School Mock Trial program.

Horibe says his approach to judging emphasizes listening carefully, deciding cases according to the law and evidence, and treating people with dignity. His campaign describes experience taking testimony, considering evidence and issuing written decisions in industrial appeals cases.

The campaign reports judicial qualification ratings and endorsements, including support from retiring District Court Judge Lloyd Oaks. These are campaign claims rather than this outlet's endorsement.

No submitted Surround Sound Media questionnaire response was identified for this profile.

Official election ballot: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/161564/Sample-Ballot

Candidate statement in the county voters' pamphlet: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/161295/General-2026-VP_FINAL

Campaign biography and platform: https://www.neilforjudge.com/

City of Destiny Daily candidate questionnaire was sent to Neil Horibe's campaign. No response was received as of Oct. 8, 2026. The policy positions below are drawn from his public campaign website and public records.