The Green Party of Washington supports Danny Tarkenton as our preferred candidate for Spokane County Prosecutor. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
Danny’s campaign theme and values:
My campaign’s core theme is “For Justice. For All.” I’m running on the argument that public safety comes from understanding and addressing the root causes of harm, not just punishing them (a philosophy grounded in my forensic psychology training and my experience as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney). I’ve also built my campaign around being a genuinely independent candidate with no party machine to ensure my loyalty is to the Constitution and the people of Spokane County. I intentionally do not accept endorsements from political parties. But I do stay very engaged with my community and seek support from individuals and organizations that share my values.
Social Justice and Equal Opportunity
My work as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and my advocacy under the Involuntary Treatment Act centered on ensuring people are treated fairly regardless of their circumstances, particularly those with mental illness who are too often failed by the justice system.
Nonviolence
My forensic psychology training and my platform as a candidate are both built on the understanding that punishment alone does not resolve harm. I believe in addressing the root causes of violence and conflict rather than perpetuating cycles of punitive response.
Respect for Diversity
As Vice President of Pride Law in law school, I worked to expand legal access and representation for LGBTQ+ individuals. That commitment to inclusion has stayed central to my legal career and my campaign.
Danny’s campaign priorities:
Integrity & Accountability
This office belongs to the people of Spokane County and the Constitution of the United States. Not to a political party. Charging decisions will be based on evidence and the law, not on who is asking. Every victim who comes to this office will be treated as a victim, regardless of who caused the harm. This office will publish its outcomes and answer for them, because the people of Spokane County are owed that.
Safety
Public safety is the purpose of this office. It’s not a campaign promise. It’s not a talking point. Every decision made by the Spokane County Prosecutor should be measured by one question: Does this make our community safer? That means prosecuting serious harm without hesitation and investing in proven interventions that prevent reoffending. Both matter. Neither is optional.
Smart Justice
Prosecuting without addressing what drives the behavior doesn’t make Spokane safer. It guarantees they will be back. This office will use every tool available — therapeutic courts, diversion programs, and evidence-based intervention — to break the cycle of harm that has burdened this community for years. Being tough on crime means being smart about crime.
Justice for Every Victim
Every person harmed in Spokane County deserves to be heard. That means victims of violent crime, domestic abuse, sexual assault, and property crime. It also means that when misconduct occurs, by anyone, the law applies. The officers who serve this community with integrity deserve a prosecutor who defends that integrity. That is what consistent, honest prosecution looks like. That is what this office will deliver.
Website: https://www.dannyforprosecutor.com/
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