BENTON COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY · REPUBLICAN

About Julie Long

For 28 years, Julie Long’s career has been in the courtroom as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Benton and Franklin Counties, prosecuting thousands of cases, from aggravated first-degree murder, rape, and arson to drug trafficking, and arguing before the Court of Appeals and the Washington Supreme Court. She is running for Benton County Prosecuting Attorney to bring that experience and proven leadership back to the office.

A CAREER IN THE COURTROOM

28 years prosecuting the region's toughest cases

Julie has won more than 100 jury trials as lead counsel, from first-degree murder and felony assaults to drug trafficking and arson. She served as Chief Deputy Prosecutor for over 15 years and has argued before the Washington Supreme Court.

She has worked shoulder to shoulder with law enforcement throughout her career, alongside the Tri-City Metro Drug Task Force, the Kennewick Criminal Apprehension Team, and the Richland and Pasco Street Crimes Units, in the fight against drugs and gangs across the region.

TOUGH ON CRIME

A proven record of holding violent offenders accountable

Julie has a record of asking for high bail and refusing to plea bargain with violent criminals. She aggressively prosecutes drug trafficking and gang-related crimes, and she takes cases to trial against those who falsely claim insanity to avoid responsibility.

As the daughter of a Marine, she values the region’s therapeutic and Veteran courts and supports the right candidates for those programs. As Prosecuting Attorney, she will prioritize the office’s backlog of more than 500 cases awaiting charging decisions so victims finally have their day in court.

A RECORD OF CONVICTIONS

A proven record in the courtroom

State v. Grant Scantling — Aggravated Murder in the First Degree · Life
State v. Richard Jacobson — Murder in the First Degree, Domestic Violence with aggravating factors · Life
State v. Kyle Johnson-Clark — Murder in the First Degree · 407 months
State v. John Young — Murder in the First Degree with a firearm enhancement · 372 months
State v. Lawrence Groce — Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree · 240 months
State v. Michael Shemesh — Multiple counts of Rape of a Child in the First Degree and Child Molestation (aggravated — ongoing pattern of abuse, violation of a position of trust) · 50 years
State v. Jesus Martinez-Lopez — Six counts of Assault in the First Degree with firearm enhancements · 62 years
State v. Eduardo Miranda-Salazar — Two counts of Assault in the First Degree with firearm enhancements · 34 years
State v. Lyzette Vargas — Residential Burglary and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver · 164 months
State v. Steven Canha — Two counts of Assault in the Second Degree with firearm enhancements and two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree · 115 months
State v. Russell Harrington — Kidnapping in the First Degree with a deadly weapon enhancement · 111 months
State v. Randy Godinez — Robbery in the First Degree · 108 months
State v. Anthony Munoz — Delivery of a controlled substance near a school bus stop, Possession with Intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Witness Tampering · 99 months

EDUCATION

Trained for the courtroom

Julie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice from Central Washington University and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola – New Orleans, School of Law.

COMMUNITY

Rooted in the Tri-Cities

Julie has volunteered with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and Tri-Cities Prep Catholic High School.

TRUSTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Endorsed by the people who know the work.

Julie is endorsed by representatives from every division of the criminal justice system, retired judge, command staff, detectives, and sheriffs across Benton and Franklin Counties.

SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN

Help put Julie’s record, and a proven prosecutor, in front of Benton County voters

Campaign contributions fund yard signs, door hangers, mailers, and the field operation that gets Julie’s record in front of Benton County voters. Volunteers carry the same work face-to-face. Both move the campaign forward.