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Gabe Rothstein

Running for: Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Position 5 · Washington

In their own words

Occupation
Public Defender, Judge Pro tempore
Education
BA Sociology, Emory University, JD UCLA School of Law,
For more than twenty years, Gabe Rothstein has advocated for poor and underserved communities. People who often feel unheard.

On endorsements, in their statement: “Endorsements: The Stranger, The Progressive Voter Guide, King County Democrats, 32nd, 34th, 37th, 43rd, and 46th District Democrats, SEIU 925 Public Defense Chapter, Stonewall Democrats, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, Supreme Court Justices Gordon McCloud and Melody, Representative Chipalo Street, Representative Rebecca Saldana, and many other judges and community leaders.”

In the candidate's own words, from the King County Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election, p. 44. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.

Watch

Interview · LWV of Seattle King County · 12 min“2026 Election Candidate Interview | Seattle Municipal Court Judge Position No 5 | Gabe Rothstein” · YouTube
Video voters' guide statement · Seattle Channel · 2 min“Gabe Rothstein, Candidate for City of Seattle, Municipal Court Judge Position No. 5” · YouTube

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Endorsements (98)

News outlets and voter guides (1)

  • The StrangerThe Stranger

Organizations (13)

  • King County DemocratsKing County Democrats
  • 32nd District Democrats32nd District Democrats
  • 34th District Democrats34th District Democrats
  • 36th District Democrats36th District Democrats
  • 37th District Democrats37th District Democrats
  • 43rd District Democrats43rd District Democrats
  • 46th District Democrats46th District Democrats
  • Stonewall DemocratsStonewall Democrats
  • PROTEC 17PROTEC 17
  • ATU 587ATU 587
  • SEIU 925SEIU 925
  • UAW Region 6UAW Region 6
  • Transit Riders UnionTransit Riders Union

Elected and appointed officials (52)

  • Justice Steven Gonzalez, Washington Supreme CourtJustice Steven Gonzalez, Washington Supreme Court
  • Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud, Washington Supreme CourtJustice Sheryl Gordon McCloud, Washington Supreme Court
  • Justice Sal Mungia, Washington Supreme CourtJustice Sal Mungia, Washington Supreme Court
  • Justice Colleen Melody Washington Supreme CourtJustice Colleen Melody Washington Supreme Court
  • Judge Lori K Smith, Washington Court of AppealsJudge Lori K Smith, Washington Court of Appeals
  • Judge Linda Coburn, Washington Court of AppealsJudge Linda Coburn, Washington Court of Appeals
  • Judge Ian Birk, Washington Court of AppealsJudge Ian Birk, Washington Court of Appeals
  • Judge Bill Bowman, Washington Court of AppealsJudge Bill Bowman, Washington Court of Appeals
  • Judge Tam Bui Washington Court of AppealsJudge Tam Bui Washington Court of Appeals
  • Judge Leonard J. Feldman Washington Court of AppealsJudge Leonard J. Feldman Washington Court of Appeals
  • Judge Mary Kay Becker Washington Court of Appeals (retired)Judge Mary Kay Becker Washington Court of Appeals (retired)
  • Judge Damon Shadid, Seattle Municipal CourtJudge Damon Shadid, Seattle Municipal Court
  • Judge Pooja Vaddadi, Seattle Municipal CourtJudge Pooja Vaddadi, Seattle Municipal Court
  • Judge Anne Levinson, Seattle Municipal Court (retired)Judge Anne Levinson, Seattle Municipal Court (retired)
  • Judge Jaime Hawk King County Superior CourtJudge Jaime Hawk King County Superior Court
  • Judge Aimee Sutton, King County Superior CourtJudge Aimee Sutton, King County Superior Court
  • Judge John McHale King County Superior CourtJudge John McHale King County Superior Court
  • Judge Andrea King Robertson, King County Superior CourtJudge Andrea King Robertson, King County Superior Court
  • Judge Maureen McKee, King County Superior CourtJudge Maureen McKee, King County Superior Court
  • Judge David Keenan, King County Superior CourtJudge David Keenan, King County Superior Court
  • Judge Daniel York King County Superior CourtJudge Daniel York King County Superior Court
  • Judge Tenaya Scheinman, King County Superior CourtJudge Tenaya Scheinman, King County Superior Court
  • Judge Elizabeth Y. Neidzwski Skagit County Superior CourtJudge Elizabeth Y. Neidzwski Skagit County Superior Court
  • Judge Amy Kaestner, Everett Municipal CourtJudge Amy Kaestner, Everett Municipal Court
  • Judge Whitney Rivera, Snohomish County Superior CourtJudge Whitney Rivera, Snohomish County Superior Court
  • Judge Paul Thompson, Snohomish County Superior CourtJudge Paul Thompson, Snohomish County Superior Court
  • Judge Miguel Duran Snohomish County Superior CourtJudge Miguel Duran Snohomish County Superior Court
  • Judge Jennifer Rancourt, Snohomish County District CourtJudge Jennifer Rancourt, Snohomish County District Court
  • Judge Michelle Gehlsen, King County District CourtJudge Michelle Gehlsen, King County District Court
  • Judge Kristin Shotwell, King County District CourtJudge Kristin Shotwell, King County District Court
  • Judge Jon Scott, Snohomish County Superior CourtJudge Jon Scott, Snohomish County Superior Court
  • Judge Anna Alexander, Snohomish County Superior CourtJudge Anna Alexander, Snohomish County Superior Court
  • Judge Will Steffener, Snohomish County Superior CourtJudge Will Steffener, Snohomish County Superior Court
  • Judge Richard Okrent, Snohomish County Superior CourtJudge Richard Okrent, Snohomish County Superior Court
  • Judge Mary Beth Dingledy, Snohomish County Superior CourtJudge Mary Beth Dingledy, Snohomish County Superior Court
  • Judge Linda Krese, Snohomish County Superior Court (retired)Judge Linda Krese, Snohomish County Superior Court (retired)
  • Anthony Howard, Snohomish County District CourtAnthony Howard, Snohomish County District Court
  • Judge Brue Weiss, Snohomish County Superior CourtJudge Brue Weiss, Snohomish County Superior Court
  • Judge Anne Harper King County District Court (retired)Judge Anne Harper King County District Court (retired)
  • Judge Neil Weiss Edmonds Municipal CourtJudge Neil Weiss Edmonds Municipal Court
  • Judge Rachelle Francis Snohomish County District CourtJudge Rachelle Francis Snohomish County District Court
  • Pramila Jayapal, Congresswoman U.S. House of RepresentativesPramila Jayapal, Congresswoman U.S. House of Representatives
  • Girmay Zahilay, King County ExecutiveGirmay Zahilay, King County Executive
  • Teresa Mosqueda, King County CouncilTeresa Mosqueda, King County Council
  • Jamie Pederson, Washington State Senate Majority LeaderJamie Pederson, Washington State Senate Majority Leader
  • Rep. Chipalo Street Representative 37th Legislative DistrictRep. Chipalo Street Representative 37th Legislative District
  • Rep Rebecca Saldana Representative 37th Legislative DistrictRep Rebecca Saldana Representative 37th Legislative District
  • Senator Emily Alvarado 34th Legislative DistrictSenator Emily Alvarado 34th Legislative District
  • Rep Brianna Thomas 34th Legislative DistrictRep Brianna Thomas 34th Legislative District
  • Rep. Darya Farivar 46th Legislative DistrictRep. Darya Farivar 46th Legislative District
  • Rep Gerry Pollett 46th Legislative DistrictRep Gerry Pollett 46th Legislative District
  • Rep. Nicole Macri, Representative 43rd Legislative DistrictRep. Nicole Macri, Representative 43rd Legislative District

Community leaders (27)

  • E. Lindsay Calkins former judicial candidate for postion # 5E. Lindsay Calkins former judicial candidate for postion # 5
  • Hannah Sabio-Howell candidate for State SenateHannah Sabio-Howell candidate for State Senate
  • Kelabe Tewolde candidate for State Rep 37th Legislative DistrictKelabe Tewolde candidate for State Rep 37th Legislative District
  • Jaelynn Scott, Executive Director Lavender Rights ProjectJaelynn Scott, Executive Director Lavender Rights Project
  • Andrew Ashiofu, Seattle LGBTQ+ CommissionAndrew Ashiofu, Seattle LGBTQ+ Commission
  • Michael Pickett, FareStart Board of DirectorsMichael Pickett, FareStart Board of Directors
  • Heather McKimme, Disability Rights WashingtonHeather McKimme, Disability Rights Washington
  • Lisa Daugaard, Criminal Justice Reform AdvocateLisa Daugaard, Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
  • Nilu Jenks candidate for Seattle City CounselNilu Jenks candidate for Seattle City Counsel
  • Lila Silverstein Washington Appellate ProjectLila Silverstein Washington Appellate Project
  • Katharine Edwards, Candidate for Seattle Municipal Court Position # 2Katharine Edwards, Candidate for Seattle Municipal Court Position # 2
  • Paul Holland Professor Seattle U School of LawPaul Holland Professor Seattle U School of Law
  • Robert Boruchowitz, Professor Seattle U School of LawRobert Boruchowitz, Professor Seattle U School of Law
  • Nathan Rouse, King County Department of Public DefenseNathan Rouse, King County Department of Public Defense
  • Jason Lantz, Burg & LantzJason Lantz, Burg & Lantz
  • Scott Ketterling, King County King County Department of Public DefenseScott Ketterling, King County King County Department of Public Defense
  • John Tirpak, Director Unemployment Law ProjectJohn Tirpak, Director Unemployment Law Project
  • Braden Pence, MacDonald Hoague & BaylessBraden Pence, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
  • Tobin Klusty MacDonald, Hoague & BaylessTobin Klusty MacDonald, Hoague & Bayless
  • Sarah Perez, Perez and Perez LLC Crime Victim RepresentationSarah Perez, Perez and Perez LLC Crime Victim Representation
  • Emily Gause, Gause Law Offices PLLCEmily Gause, Gause Law Offices PLLC
  • Amy Muth, Muth Atwood PLLCAmy Muth, Muth Atwood PLLC
  • Jonathan Dichter, DUI HeroesJonathan Dichter, DUI Heroes
  • Tamara Gaffney, Gaffney Lacey PLLCTamara Gaffney, Gaffney Lacey PLLC
  • Jason Schwarz, Director, Office Of Public Defense Snohomish CountyJason Schwarz, Director, Office Of Public Defense Snohomish County
  • Ken Chang, Hart Jarvis Murry Chang PLLCKen Chang, Hart Jarvis Murry Chang PLLC
  • Heather Carroll Federal Public DefenderHeather Carroll Federal Public Defender

Plus 5 individual supporters listed by name on the campaign's page.

As listed on the campaign's endorsements page (retrieved Oct 21, 2026). We copy names as published and don't verify them.