If you’re interested in serving the State on the bench, you’re not alone.
Welcome to
Full Court Press.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Full Court Press is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization with the mission to bring balance to our state’s judicial system.
Recruit & Train
We recruit and train candidates for judicial offices from the Superior to the Supreme Court in Washington state.
Facts-Based Approach
Full Court Press’ judges are committed to applying the law with a facts-based approach that is founded upon long-standing legal principles and independent of political ideology.
The Goal
To lead our team of MVP’s so that we can help the people of Washington State create a judiciary that they can be proud of.
Board Members

Rob McKenna
Chair
Former Washington State Attorney General

Michael Baumgartner
Congressman
US House of Representatives

Mike Padden
Former Washington State
Member of House of Representatives

Dann Mead Smith
Co-Founder & Co-Director, Project 42
Former President, Washington Policy Center
Ready to Make an Impact?
With filing deadlines just weeks away, Full Court Press is ready to support you and your campaign with training and support. Ready to make an impact on Washington State’s bench? Fill out the form below and we’ll get started!
If you’re interested in serving the State on the bench, you’re not alone.
Welcome to full court press.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Full Court Press is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization with the mission to bring balance to our state’s judicial system.
Recruit & Train
We recruit and train candidates for judicial offices from the Superior to the Supreme Court in Washington state.
Facts-Based Approach
Full Court Press’ judges are committed to applying the law with a facts-based approach that is founded upon long-standing legal principles and independent of political ideology.
The Goal
We recruit and train candidates to win judicial elections for offices from the trial courts to the Supreme Court in Washington state.
Board Members
Rob McKenna
Former Washington State Attorney General
Michael Baumgartner
Congressman US House of Representatives
Mike Padden
Former Washington State Member of House of Representatives
Dann Mead Smith
Co-Founder & Co-Director, Project 42 Former President, Washington Policy
Ready to make an impact?
With filing deadlines just weeks away, Full Court Press is ready to support you and your campaign with training and support. Ready to make an impact on Washington State’s bench? Fill out the form below and we’ll get started!