Jason Cummings, the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney, is running for reelection in the Nov. 3 general election as a Democrat.

Cummings said on his campaign website that he is seeking another term to continue work on transparency, outcomes and accountability. He said the office has made "real progress" on expanding transparency, improving outcomes and holding powerful interests accountable, and that he wants to "keep Snohomish County safe, healthy, and just."

He is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Candidate information

  • Party: Democratic
  • Residence: Edmonds, Washington, according to his campaign website, where he said he lives with his wife of nearly 30 years, Kim, and where they raised their two children
  • Hometown: Born and raised in Snohomish County, according to his campaign website
  • Education: High school diploma, Edmonds High School; bachelor's degree, University of Washington; juris doctor, Seattle University, in 1996, according to BallotReady

Experience and public service

Cummings holds the office of Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney, according to BallotReady. He has held multiple roles in the office. BallotReady also lists him as acting prosecuting attorney for Snohomish County in 2009.

His campaign website describes a career built within the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Cummings said he served as a deputy prosecuting attorney at Snohomish County before becoming chief civil deputy prosecutor, a position his campaign website lists as his most recent role in the office. He also said he chaired the Competency and Mental Health Committee at the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, a statewide organization of county prosecutors.

Outside the legal profession, Cummings said he served as a board member at the Imagine Children's Museum. He also said he was president of the Edmonds Lions Club from 2000 to 2001, according to his campaign website.

Endorsements

Cummings has received endorsements from the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council and the Snohomish County Democrats, according to BallotReady. Both endorsements are listed as active.

On the issues

Criminal justice and public safety

Cummings provided one issue statement through the sources reviewed for this profile. He pointed to his record on expanding transparency, improving outcomes and holding powerful interests accountable. He said he is running for reelection to continue that work across the county.

The candidate did not provide detailed policy positions beyond this general statement.

The Port Gardner Gazette did not receive additional issue responses from this candidate. Voters can find more information at cummingsforprosecutor.com.