Endorsed by local judges, leaders, and neighbors:
Grays Harbor Superior Court Judge Katie Svoboda
Attorneys and former judges Joel & Elizabeth Penoyar — “Our justice system needs a real problem solver like Judge Samuel.”
United States Representative Derek Kilmer
Montesano City Councilman David Skaramuca — “Sharp legal mind and intrepid leader.”
Marjorie Crass — “I support Vini Samuel for judge because she has consistently shown her dedication to public service. She has the motivation, strength, and determination to help us keep moving our justice system forward.”
Jane Lauzon — “I’ve known Vini Samuel for 20 years. She will make a great and fair judge.”
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Candi Bachtell
Grays Harbor Superior Court Judge David Edwards (retired)
State Senator Kevin Van De Wege
Connie Stowers — “I worked with Vini since 1997 when she came to Grays Harbor. She always gives 100 percent to whatever she does.”
Grays Harbor Superior Court Judge Steve Brown (retired)
State Representative Steve Tharinger
Montesano City Councilwoman Dawn Thomas
Brian Blake
Marty Sitton — “Best lawyer, mayor, judge, and neighbor, ever.”
Montesano Mayor Tyler Trimble
Grays Harbor District Court Judge Megan Valentine
Montesano City Councilman Rollin Caryl
State Representative Mike Chapman
Rich Hartman
Dale and Charlene Green — “One of the most honest, truthful, smart, and kind women we know.”
Grays Harbor County Commissioner Vickie Raines
Montesano City Councilman Clint Bryson
Stephanie Smith
Sara & Adam Pratt — “Vini exemplifies the qualities of an ideal public servant.”
Jerry Raines
Montesano City Councilman Ian Cope
Patty Quintana
Nancy Dale
Montesano City Councilwoman Val Jester
Grays Harbor County Auditor Vern Spatz (retired) and Joaanne Spatz
Corby & Kevin Varness
Grays Harbor Hospital Commissioner Chris Thomas
Beth Davis — “Of the many young women I have known over my years as a teacher, Vini is the one I would expect to be a judge. Smart, practical, and ethical. That is Vini.”
Grays Harbor County Coroner Lane Youmans (retired) and Terri Youmans
Bruce Hooper