Notice of Election Results
The WSBA conducted elections for Congressional Districts 2 and 10. The election closed at 5 p.m. on April 1, 2025. The results are as follows:
District 2
Kari Petrasek
184 votes (79%)
Peter Arkison
48 votes (21%)
Total Votes: 2221
Electorate: 232
Turnout: 10.45%
District 10
Nam Nguyen
255 votes (78%)
Ailene Limric
72 votes (22%)
Total Votes: 2618
Electorate: 327
Turnout: 12.49%
The election results were certified by an Election Board appointed by President Anjilvel. For questions, please email barleaders@wsba.org.
Meet District 2 Governor-elect Kari Petrasek
It has been my pleasure serving as your District 2 governor. I care deeply about this District. For the past 23 years, I have practiced in this District and have been to the most remote areas of Snohomish, Skagit, Island, and Whatcom Counties. I understand the challenges we have in forming meaningful relationships with other attorneys and clients in small cities. The decisions that the WSBA makes has significant ramifications on the way each one of us practices law, now and in the future.
As a leader, I listen and collaborate with others, am willing to compromise, and have been dedicated in my commitment to advancing our profession. Find out more about me here.
If I am re-elected to be your governor, I will continue to listen to you, represent you fairly, and be true to my word through civil, respectful dialog as I advocate for your interests. In this age of incivility, I work collaboratively and am committed to professionalism and principled examination of the issues — something our elected leaders should be modeling as it reflects on all lawyers.
As a dedicated volunteer for our community, I would be honored to continue to represent you and have your vote.
Kari's Candidate Profile 2025 │ Video Statement
Letter of Support 1 │ Letter of Support 2 │ Letter of Support 3
Meet District 10 Governor-elect Nam Nguyen
As your current WSBA governor, I have pursued policies and initiatives to make it easier for you to do your job in a changing legal, economic, and political environment. Whether you work in a big or small/solo firm, for government, or for a nonprofit, I have worked to ensure that your Association provides you with resources to promote the highest level of competence. I am running for reelection to continue this work.
Our profession is facing the same divisions embroiling our country. How we address these divisions is critical. And I have welcomed your opinions and ideas and brought them to the Board. I have answered every email and met with every member who had a question, an idea, or a complaint.
I have also led initiatives to make WSBA more efficient. For example, I was on the team that re-negotiated WSBA Headquarters' lease, reducing rent by $900,000 a year. I am cognizant of the high cost of practicing law and will work to ensure that dues are reasonable and used wisely.
Lastly, my goal is for Washingtonians to view the legal profession as a facilitator for justice, because no matter your practice area, we are in the justice industry.
Nam's Candidate Profile 2025 │ Video Statement
Letter of Support 1│ Letter of Support 2
