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Garmon Newsom

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

In their own words

Occupation
Seattle Municipal Court Pro Tem Judge; former City Attorney
Education
BA Political Science, Morehouse College; JD, George Washington University Law School
Seattle Municipal Court needs experienced judges with sound judgment and a commitment to access, fairness, and dignity, who are not focused on politics and ideology. With your vote, I will deliver fair, pragmatic, and equitable outcomes that build trust and public safety.

On endorsements, in their statement: “I am thankful and proud to be endorsed by caring, skilled, and respected jurists, based on my experience, character, and sincere commitment to justice.”

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 · 13 min“2026 Election Candidate Interview | Seattle Municipal Court Judge Position No 5 | Garmon Newsom” · YouTube
Video voters' guide statement · Seattle Channel · 2 min“Garmon Newsom, Candidate for City of Seattle, Municipal Court Judge Position No. 5” · YouTube

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Endorsements (69)

Elected and appointed officials (46)

  • Justice Sal MungiaJustice Sal Mungia
  • Justice Mary Yu (ret.)Justice Mary Yu (ret.)
  • Justice Barbara Madsen (ret.)Justice Barbara Madsen (ret.)
  • Judge Lori K. SmithJudge Lori K. Smith
  • Judge Averil RothrockJudge Averil Rothrock
  • Judge Tanya L. ThorpJudge Tanya L. Thorp
  • Judge Ketu ShahJudge Ketu Shah
  • Judge Patrick OishiJudge Patrick Oishi
  • Judge Jason PoydrasJudge Jason Poydras
  • Judge Karen DonohueJudge Karen Donohue
  • Judge Veronica GalvanJudge Veronica Galvan
  • Judge Angela KaakeJudge Angela Kaake
  • Judge Marshall FergusonJudge Marshall Ferguson
  • Judge Hillary MadsenJudge Hillary Madsen
  • Judge David KeenanJudge David Keenan
  • Judge Kent LiuJudge Kent Liu
  • Judge Helen Halpert (ret.)Judge Helen Halpert (ret.)
  • Judge LeRoy McCullough (ret.)Judge LeRoy McCullough (ret.)
  • Judge Dean Lum (ret.)Judge Dean Lum (ret.)
  • Judge Matthew YorkJudge Matthew York
  • Judge Virginia AmatoJudge Virginia Amato
  • Judge Karama HawkinsJudge Karama Hawkins
  • Judge Rhonda LaumannJudge Rhonda Laumann
  • Judge Anita Crawford-WillisJudge Anita Crawford-Willis
  • Judge Faye ChessJudge Faye Chess
  • Judge Willie GregoryJudge Willie Gregory
  • Judge Andrea ChinJudge Andrea Chin
  • Judge Lisa MansfieldJudge Lisa Mansfield
  • Judge Kimi Kondo (ret.)Judge Kimi Kondo (ret.)
  • Judge Ed McKenna (ret.)Judge Ed McKenna (ret.)
  • Judge Judith Hightower (ret.)Judge Judith Hightower (ret.)
  • Judge Adam Eisenberg (ret.)Judge Adam Eisenberg (ret.)
  • Judge Anthony David GipeJudge Anthony David Gipe
  • Judge Kara MurphyJudge Kara Murphy
  • Judge Beverly Grant (ret.)Judge Beverly Grant (ret.)
  • Judge Dwayne ChristopherJudge Dwayne Christopher
  • Judge Ellen FairJudge Ellen Fair
  • Manka DhingraManka Dhingra
  • Cindy RyuCindy Ryu
  • Dawn MasonDawn Mason
  • Stephanie MoraStephanie Mora
  • Jimmy MattaJimmy Matta
  • Markus WilsonMarkus Wilson
  • Ed PrinceEd Prince
  • Greg TaylorGreg Taylor
  • John TymczyszynJohn Tymczyszyn

Plus 23 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.