State attorney general supports Lanese

As attorney general, I have the privilege of working with outstanding attorneys every day. One of those attorneys, Chris Lanese, is running for Thurston County Superior Court Judge.

Chris serves as a managing assistant attorney general. He handles complex cases ranging from jury trials to arguments before the State Supreme Court.

I awarded Chris our coveted William V. Tanner Award for his continued excellence in legal skills, public service, and contributions to the legal profession. In his race for Superior Court, Chris is endorsed by all three attorneys general he has served under: Christine Gregoire, Rob McKenna, and myself.

Superior Court judges preside over cases with significant impacts on individuals and the community. We need to elect individuals who are smart, hardworking, and dedicated to public service. Chris Lanese has all of these qualities in abundance. He is exceptionally well qualified to be the next Thurston County Superior Court Judge. Please join me in supporting Chris Lanese for Thurston County Superior Court Judge.

This story was originally published September 14, 2016 at 4:44 PM with the headline "State attorney general supports Lanese."