Updated: Dec. 3, 2025

Lead with Integrity. Govern with Vision. Champion Justice.


The WSBA Board of Governors focuses on policy, leadership, strategy, and oversight of the organization. Service on the Board requires vision, leadership, diplomacy, and passion in pursuit of the WSBA's mission to serve the public and the members of the WSBA, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession and to champion justice.

Looking Ahead — Board of Governors 2026 Elections


The 2026 elections process will reopen in January 2026. The following positions will be open for applications:

  • District 3, currently held by Governor Allison Widney
  • District 6, currently held by Governor Todd Bloom
  • District 7-North*, currently held by Governor Matthew Dresden, who is not eligible to serve another term.
  • District 8, currently held by Governor Kristina Larry
  • Governor At-Large, currently held by Governor Tom Ahearne
  • President-elect

*District 7 North includes the following zip codes: 98103, 98105, 98107, 98115, 98117, 98125, 98133, 98155, 98177, 98185 and 98195. Eligibility for all congressional district positions is based on home address. 

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Key Dates:

  • Congressional District — Candidate Application Deadline: no later than 5 p.m. Feb. 17, 2026.
  • Congressional District — Voting March 16–April 1, 2026.
  • Governor At Large — Candidate Application Deadline no later than 5 p.m. April 15, 2026.
  • Governor At Large Interviews with DEI Council April 22, 2026 (noon-2 p.m.).
  • Governor At Large — Voting is May 15–June 1, 2026.
  • New Governor Orientation — July 22, 2026.

Dates are subject to change.

Accommodations

The WSBA is committed to full access and participation by persons with disabilities. If you have any questions about accessibility or require accommodation, please contact accomodations@wsba.org and visit our Accommodations page for more information.

Questions?

Please contact Paris Eriksen, WSBA Manager of Volunteer Engagement, at parise@wsba.org or barleaders@wsba.org.

The WSBA values diversity and inclusion, and encourages Black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people from the LBGTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and members of other groups who have been systemically oppressed to apply for our committees, boards, and panels.