Patricia Lyon, a Snohomish County District Court judge since 2003, is on the ballot for the Evergreen District, Position 2 seat in the 2026 Washington general election. The nonpartisan race is certified for the ballot.
Lyon earned a juris doctor from the University of Washington in 1998 and worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney at the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney before joining the bench, according to BallotReady.
Candidate information
- Office sought: Snohomish County District Court Judge, Evergreen District, Position 2
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Party: Nonpartisan
- Education: Juris doctor, University of Washington (1998); bachelor's degree in speech communication and rhetoric, Seattle Pacific University (1993)
Experience and public service
Lyon has held the Evergreen District, Position 2 seat on the Snohomish County District Court since 2003. Before joining the bench, she worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney at the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney from 1999 to 2002, according to BallotReady.
The Washington Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates recognized Lyon in March 2026 for serving 10 or more years on the bench at Snohomish County District Court. The recognition took place at a judicial recognition event in Everett, according to the organization's April 2026 newsletter.
On the issues
No candidate questionnaire responses or stated policy positions were available for this profile.
Editor's note: This profile is based on publicly available election records, BallotReady data and an endorsing organization's published materials. The Port Gardner Gazette did not receive a questionnaire response from this candidate. Profiles are updated if candidates provide additional information.
