Nicole received 50 of the 60 responses to the District Court “Choice for Appointment” question. Christopher Eastwood received 10 responses, or 16.7%.
On each qualification measured, Nicole received substantially more “Exceptionally Well Qualified” responses than her opponent. Open any category below to see every response in the report.
“Exceptionally Well Qualified” responses, out of 63
| Candidate | Exceptionally Well Qualified | Well Qualified | Qualified | Not Qualified | Insufficient Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Knowles | 29 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| Christopher Eastwood | 5 | 12 | 23 | 9 | 14 |
“Exceptionally Well Qualified” responses, out of 63
| Candidate | Exceptionally Well Qualified | Well Qualified | Qualified | Not Qualified | Insufficient Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Knowles | 31 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
| Christopher Eastwood | 5 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 22 |
“Exceptionally Well Qualified” responses, out of 63
| Candidate | Exceptionally Well Qualified | Well Qualified | Qualified | Not Qualified | Insufficient Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Knowles | 32 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| Christopher Eastwood | 4 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 26 |
“Exceptionally Well Qualified” responses, out of 63
| Candidate | Exceptionally Well Qualified | Well Qualified | Qualified | Not Qualified | Insufficient Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Knowles | 29 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 7 |
| Christopher Eastwood | 6 | 7 | 25 | 8 | 17 |
“Exceptionally Well Qualified” responses, out of 63
| Candidate | Exceptionally Well Qualified | Well Qualified | Qualified | Not Qualified | Insufficient Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Knowles | 30 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| Christopher Eastwood | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 35 |
The Judicial Evaluation Poll for Cowlitz County 2026 reports responses from participating legal professionals. It is not a public opinion poll and does not represent all attorneys or the general electorate. Counts and response totals vary by question; the complete report remains the primary source.