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Charles (Charlie) Wiggins

A candidate for Justice Position 6, Supreme Court in the 2010 Washington General Election

Age: 76

City: Bainbridge Island, WA

Occupation: Supreme Court justice

Edcuation: Earned bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and law degree from Duke Law School.

Experience: Has served on state Supreme Court since 2010. Worked in private practice for more than 30 years. Served in U.S. Army.

Family: Married, two children

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