Accusations turn non-partisan Supreme Court race into debate over partisan politics

WASHINGTON STATE — A Washington Supreme Court race that should be about judicial experience and independence has become a partisan fight.

King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell says his opponent and outside groups are trying to paint him as a partisan because he has support from Republicans as well as Democrats, while his critics, backed by hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations, say O’Donnell is emphasizing some Democratic backing while minimizing Republican endorsements and support from conservative donors and groups.

The dispute was on display Monday at an O’Donnell news conference, where several Democratic officials and a judicial colleague spoke

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