WAGOP demands justice recuse herself from income tax case

The Washington State Republican Party is calling for Justice Colleen Melody to recuse herself from the upcoming millionaire's tax case, citing potential conflicts of interest. Records show Solicitor General Noah Purcell, who strongly recommended Melody's appointment to Gov. Bob Ferguson, also discussed strategies for passing the 9.9% income tax with lawmakers. Attorney General Office staff have donated thousands to Melody's 2026 campaign, including $500 from Purcell himself. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-calls-on-justice-to-recuse-herself-in-income-tax-ruling-over-alleged-conflict/ #WashingtonPolitics #SupremeCourt #IncomeTax #JudicialEthics #WAGOP #Politics #LegalNews #ConflictOfInterest #Election2026 #Washington