Many of us when it comes to casting our ballot may not necessarily pay much attention to the judicial candidates on the ballot. This election, I want to bring your attention to one candidate, Marcus Naylor, that deserves your attention.

Naylor is running for the open King County Northeast District Court judge position. I have been friends with Naylor for more than 10 years. During this time, I have come to know him very well and respect him so much for his honesty, integrity and compassion. We have taken some of the most memorable fishing trips of our lives together. It is rare that we have such an honorable and well-qualified candidate.

Naylor has been practicing law for more than 23 years in our state. For the last four years, he has been a part-time judge. As a testament to his non-partisanship, he is endorsed by both the King County Democrats and Republicans. Marcus has also earned the endorsement of many prosecutors, court staff and judges including the chief justice of the State Supreme Court. He has been rated “exceptionally well qualified” by the King County Bar Association.

Peter Lamanna, Woodinville