Sal Mungia
A candidate for Washington Supreme Court Justice Pos. 2, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Age: 65
City: Gig Harbor, Washington
Education: Graduated from Clover Park High School in Lakewood in 1977. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Pacific Lutheran University in 1981 and law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1984.
Work experience: Has worked in medical malpractice, serious injury, personal injury, real estate, business and general litigation at Gordon Thomas Honeywell, a law firm in Western Washington, since 1986, and has been a partner at the firm since 1991. Served as president of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association in 1999 and president of the Washington State Bar Association in 2009. Served on Washington State Access to Justice Board from 2016 to 2022 including two years as chair.
Political experience: First run for office
Family: Single. Has three adult children, one child in school and one grandchild.
Campaign finance: Has raised more than $308,000, including large donations from the Washington Education Association Political Action Committee, Washington Federation of State Employees (union), Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala and associated attorneys, Justice for All PAC, WA State Council of Firefighters Support Team.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Sal Mungia | 745,094 | 43.83% |
| David Larson (N) | 621,025 | 36.53% |
| Todd Bloom | 276,559 | 16.27% |
| David Shelvey | 57,458 | 3.38% |
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