Updated: June 2, 2025

Criminal Law Section Executive Committee Elections

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Each year, the Criminal Law Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful info.

Election Information

Election Timeline

Instructions for Receiving Ballot

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles

 

Election Information

The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.

Voting is scheduled for June 2–16, 2025.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms

For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

Chair: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2025.

Candidate: Tracey Munger — Statement of Interest

Chair: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

The Section received no applicants for this position.

Chair-Elect: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

The Section received no applicants for this position.

Secretary/Treasurer: one-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate: Nicholas Holce — Statement of Interest

At-Large Member Representing Defense: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2025.

Candidate: Michael Mattocks — Statement of Interest

At-Large Member Representing Defense: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Candidate 1: Tracey Munger — Statement of Interest

Candidate 2: Mick Woynarowski — Statement of Interest

At-Large Member Representing Defense: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2027.

Candidate: Stan Glisson — Statement of Interest

At-Large Member Representing Defense (two positions open): three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2028.

Candidate 1: Michael Mattocks — Statement of Interest

Candidate 2: Jared Varo — Statement of Interest

At-Large Member Representing Prosecution: remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2027.

The Section received no applicants for this position.

At-Large Member Representing Prosecution (two positions open): three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2028.

Candidate 1: Hugh Birgenheier — Statement of Interest

Candidate 2: Anita Petra — Statement of Interest

Questions? Contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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If you still do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. Paper ballots are available on request.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2026 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2025 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

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Executive Committee Roles

The Criminal Law Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open position will be listed above in the Election Information section at the beginning of election season.

  • Chair
  • Chair-Elect
  • Secretary/Treasurer
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Twelve (12) At-Large Members
    • Six (6) Representing Defense
    • Six (6) Representing Prosecution

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