Debra Stephens is a judge for Position 7 of the Washington Supreme Court. She assumed office on January 1, 2008. Her current term ends on January 10, 2027. Stephens is running for re-election for the Position 7 judge of the Washington Supreme Court. She declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026. Stephens was elected by her peers as Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court from January 2020 to January 2021. Stephens succeeded Mary Fairhurst as chief justice. Stephens was again appointed Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court on January 13, 2025. Her term concludes on January 13, 2029. Stephens first became a member of the Washington Supreme Court when she was appointed by Gov. Chris Gregoire in December 2007. She took the bench in January 2008.
