The race to replace retiring District 2 judge Jay P. Gaskill ended in a virtual tie between the top two finishers and will move to a November runoff. Judge Michelle Evans and Retired Judge John Brandbury resulted in a 2 vote spread in the May 17 Primary Election. at 38.5% each, they exceeded Justin Coleman at 22.8%. “I’m just grateful for all those who supported me in this election, especially my family,” Evans said. “I’m looking forward to focusing on the November election from this point forward.” Read th
The Idaho State Bar recently conducted a survey of its membership on the qualifications of candidates for the contested First District Court, Second District Court, and Third District Court Judge positions. Judge Evans' scores exceeded other Second Judicial District candidates in all categories including Integregity and Independence, Knowledge and Understanding of the Law, Judicial Temperament and Demeanor, and Legal Ability and Experience. View the independent results on the Idaho State Bar website for the
Nez Perce County Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Evans is running for the Second District Judge position currently held by the Honorable Jay Gaskill who will be retiring at the end of his term. The race will be decided at the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, and is open for all registered voters in the five counties of the Second Judicial District – Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce Counties.