(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is accepting applications for new judges in Washington and Jackson counties. Last week, she signed a bill that adds judicial positions in the two counties effective July 1st. In 2025, Clackamas County will also get a new judge. Lawyers with a wide variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Governor will appoint judges to the new positions and then they'll have to run in an election to stay on the bench.