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Seattle Municipal Court Judge

Position 5

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

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Courts & justice

  • Gabe RothsteinNo party listed

    • Supports release decisions based on risk, not ability to pay.
    • Supports treatment alongside accountability.
    • Pledges that everyone in court is heard.

  • Garmon NewsomNo party listed

    • Supports judicial restraint and applying the law as written.
    • Supports offering defendants diversion, services and treatment.
    • Pledges pragmatic outcomes that build trust and public safety.

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