Seattle Municipal Court Judge

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1

Term

4 years

Candidates

1

Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Municipal court judges hear misdemeanors, traffic infractions and city ordinance violations in Seattle.

Cat McDowall

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Seattle Municipal Court Judge

The gist

• Supports domestic violence court pairing accountability with treatment.

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1. 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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