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Yakima County Superior Court Judge

Length of term: Four years

Annual pay: $124,411

Responsibilities: Preside over felony criminal cases, family and juvenile law, domestic violence and civil cases, including lawsuits.

Chris Tait

Age: 55

Party: Nonpartisan

Occupation: Attorney in private practice

Previously held elective office: None

Education: Graduated from Washington State University; Gonzaga University School of Law.

Residence: Yakima

Family: Single

Q: What are the top two legal and social justice issues facing voters in Yakima County?

A: Backlog in criminal and family law cases; juvenile court.

Q: How would you address each?

A: The No. 1 issue facing voters is the caseload backlog that ...

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