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Seattle Municipal Court Judge · Position 1
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Cat McDowallWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Cat McDowall

Candidate for Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Position 1

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Background

Occupation
Seattle Municipal Court Judge
Campaign website
judgecatmcdowall.com

Seattle Municipal Court judge since 2020 who presides over the Domestic Violence Intervention Project; previously a judge pro tempore, civil attorney and senior deputy prosecuting attorney. J.D., University of Virginia School of Law.

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Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Supports domestic violence court pairing accountability with treatment.

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “an innovative court program that combines accountability with individualized treatment to reduce repeat violence and improve outcomes for survivors, families, and our community”
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