Joe Hagedorn Wins PRimary election to advance in NOVember

Written By Joe Hagedorn

Joe Hagedorn, Multnomah County Judge Pro Tem/Referee, has won the primary election for Multnomah County Judge, Position 14. Hagedorn beat out five other contenders.

With 38% of the vote, and 12% ahead of the closest competitor, Hagedorn won a decisive victory and will now advance to the November 3 general election, competing against attorney Elizabeth Savage.

Hagedorn reflected on the win, saying “I am so grateful for all the people who endorsed and supported me, and my family who have been with me every step of the way.”

Hagedorn says, “In the coming months, I look forward to talking with families and helping them understand what happens in the family law court. I am eager to have more conversations about this important work.”

The general election takes place November 3, 2026.

Joe Hagedorn

My name is Joe Hagedorn, and I am running for Judge of the District Court in Multnomah County in the November 2026 election. My core values are compassion, integrity and fairness. As a public defender and judge pro tem/referee, I’ve worked on the issues that shape kids’ lives: custody, juvenile justice, and families in crisis. I hear cases every day involving people in crisis, and so I understand the difficult, high-stakes situations facing children and families who appear in court, especially those who lack the assistance of an attorney. I know that when people come before me in the courtroom, they must talk about and relive the worst day of their life. I keep this in mind to weave empathy and compassion through my interactions and deliberations. I operate with the hope that my trauma-informed, empathetic approach to the people who appear before me can provide a foundation to empowering people to make positive changes in their lives.

https://www.hagedornforjudge.com
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