2026 General Election — Seattle, WA/Supreme Court Justice, Position 4/Sean O'Donnell

Sean O'Donnell

Nonpartisan

Running for: Supreme Court Justice, Position 4 · Washington

In their own words

Legal/judicial experience: Judge on King County Superior Court since 2013; Washington State Supreme Court Justice Pro Tem; elected Superior Court Judges' Association President by judges statewide; Chief of King County's Family Law and Criminal Departments; Special Inquiry Judge; mental health court lead judge; prosecutor for 12 years, served on the Green River Task Force and tried Washington's first human trafficking case; Special Assistant United States Attorney; statewide court security task force chair.
Professional experience: Adjunct Faculty, Seattle University School of Law
Education: Seattle University School of Law, J.D. cum laude; Georgetown University, B.A.

I have been in public service for 25 years as a trial judge, Supreme Court Justice Pro Tem, and prosecutor. I have protected individuals' constitutional rights, upheld the rule of law, and centered crime victims' voices in our justice system. I know the role the law plays to protect and serve us all.

On endorsements, in their statement: “Endorsements: Governor Christine Gregoire, Congressman Adam Smith, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth, 15 mayors, county executives, Washington Farm Bureau, Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, and over 200 trial and appellate court judicial officers.”

In the candidate's own words, from the Washington State Voters' Pamphlet, 2026 General Election, Edition 04 (King County: Seattle), p. 57. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.

Watch

Interview · LWV Washington · 8 min“Four Questions: Sean O'Donnell (Position 4, WA State Supreme Court)” · YouTube

Video voters' guide statement · TVW · 2 min“2026 Video Voters' Guide - Sean O'Donnell” · YouTube

Debate · FOX 13 Seattle · 6 min“WA Supreme Court candidates Ian Birk, Sean O'Donnell debate state's top issues | FOX 13 Seattle” · YouTube

Debate · O'Donnell For Justice · 8 min“O'Donnell v. Birk Debate TVW 10-9-26 (8 min clip)” · YouTube · Shown on the campaign's website (the campaign's clip of TVW's debate)

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Endorsements (719)

News outlets and voter guides (1)

The Seattle Times Editorial BoardThe Seattle Times Editorial Board

Elected and appointed officials (356)

Congressman Adam Smith (D - WA 9)Congressman Adam Smith (D - WA 9)
Justice Helen Whitener, Washington State Supreme CourtJustice Helen Whitener, Washington State Supreme Court
Helen Whitener, Justice, Washington State Supreme CourtHelen Whitener, Justice, Washington State Supreme Court
Bobbe Bridge, Justice, Washington State Supreme Court (ret)Bobbe Bridge, Justice, Washington State Supreme Court (ret)
Aurora Bearse, Commissioner, Washington State Court of Appeals Div IIAurora Bearse, Commissioner, Washington State Court of Appeals Div II
Anne Cruser, Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals Div IIAnne Cruser, Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals Div II
John Cooney, Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals Div IIIJohn Cooney, Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals Div III
Kevin Korsmo, Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals Div III (ret)Kevin Korsmo, Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals Div III (ret)
K. Peter Palubicki, Judge, Adams County Superior CourtK. Peter Palubicki, Judge, Adams County Superior Court
Brooke Burns, Judge, Asotin, Garfield and Columbia County Superior CourtBrooke Burns, Judge, Asotin, Garfield and Columbia County Superior Court
Dave Peterson, Judge, Benton County Superior CourtDave Peterson, Judge, Benton County Superior Court
Diana Ruff, Judge, Benton County Superior CourtDiana Ruff, Judge, Benton County Superior Court
Travis Brandt, Judge, Chelan County Superior CourtTravis Brandt, Judge, Chelan County Superior Court
Kristin Ferrera, Judge, Chelan County Superior CourtKristin Ferrera, Judge, Chelan County Superior Court
Robert Jourdan, Judge, Chelan County Superior CourtRobert Jourdan, Judge, Chelan County Superior Court
T W Small, Judge, Chelan County Superior Court (ret)T W Small, Judge, Chelan County Superior Court (ret)
Simon Barnhart, Judge, Clallam County Superior CourtSimon Barnhart, Judge, Clallam County Superior Court
Greg Gonzalez, Judge, Clark County Superior CourtGreg Gonzalez, Judge, Clark County Superior Court
Gary Bashor, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior CourtGary Bashor, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior Court
Patricia Fassett, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior CourtPatricia Fassett, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior Court
Jill Karmy, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior CourtJill Karmy, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior Court
Thad Scudder, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior CourtThad Scudder, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior Court
Marilyn Haan, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior Court (ret)Marilyn Haan, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior Court (ret)
Steve Warning, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior Court (ret)Steve Warning, Judge, Cowlitz County Superior Court (ret)
Brian Huber, Judge, Douglas County Superior CourtBrian Huber, Judge, Douglas County Superior Court
Lisa Malpass, Judge, Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens County Superior CourtLisa Malpass, Judge, Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens County Superior Court
Katie Svoboda, Judge, Grays Harbor County Superior CourtKatie Svoboda, Judge, Grays Harbor County Superior Court
Carolyn Cliff, Judge, Island County Superior CourtCarolyn Cliff, Judge, Island County Superior Court
Christon Skinner, Judge, Island County Superior CourtChriston Skinner, Judge, Island County Superior Court
Brandon Mack, Judge, Jefferson County Superior CourtBrandon Mack, Judge, Jefferson County Superior Court
Keith C. Harper, Judge, Jefferson County Superior Court (ret)Keith C. Harper, Judge, Jefferson County Superior Court (ret)
Kristin Ballinger, Judge, King County Superior CourtKristin Ballinger, Judge, King County Superior Court
Elizabeth Berns, Judge, King County Superior CourtElizabeth Berns, Judge, King County Superior Court
Joe Campagna, Judge, King County Superior CourtJoe Campagna, Judge, King County Superior Court
Monica Cary, Judge, King County Superior CourtMonica Cary, Judge, King County Superior Court
Sam Chung, Judge, King County Superior CourtSam Chung, Judge, King County Superior Court
Paul Crisali, Judge, King County Superior CourtPaul Crisali, Judge, King County Superior Court
Karen Donohue, Judge, King County Superior CourtKaren Donohue, Judge, King County Superior Court
Paul Eagle, Commissioner, King County Superior CourtPaul Eagle, Commissioner, King County Superior Court
Marshall Ferguson, Judge, King County Superior CourtMarshall Ferguson, Judge, King County Superior Court
Heritage Filer, Commissioner, King County Superior CourtHeritage Filer, Commissioner, King County Superior Court
Maxwell Glasson, Commissioner Pro Tem, King County Superior CourtMaxwell Glasson, Commissioner Pro Tem, King County Superior Court
Lindsey Goheen, Commissioner, King County Superior CourtLindsey Goheen, Commissioner, King County Superior Court
Shannon Gould, Commissioner Pro Tem, King County Superior CourtShannon Gould, Commissioner Pro Tem, King County Superior Court
Nicole Hecklinger, Judge, King County Superior CourtNicole Hecklinger, Judge, King County Superior Court
Janet Helson, Judge, King County Superior CourtJanet Helson, Judge, King County Superior Court
Jason Holloway, Judge, King County Superior CourtJason Holloway, Judge, King County Superior Court
Henry Judson, Commissioner, King County Superior CourtHenry Judson, Commissioner, King County Superior Court
Angela Kaake, Judge, King County Superior CourtAngela Kaake, Judge, King County Superior Court
Jonathon Lack, Commissioner, King County Superior CourtJonathon Lack, Commissioner, King County Superior Court
Matt Lapin, Judge, King County Superior CourtMatt Lapin, Judge, King County Superior Court
Nelson Lee, Judge, King County Superior CourtNelson Lee, Judge, King County Superior Court
Kent Liu, Judge, King County Superior CourtKent Liu, Judge, King County Superior Court
Susan Llorens, Judge, King County Superior CourtSusan Llorens, Judge, King County Superior Court
Adrienne McCoy, Judge, King County Superior CourtAdrienne McCoy, Judge, King County Superior Court
Brian McDonald, Judge, King County Superior CourtBrian McDonald, Judge, King County Superior Court
John McHale, Judge, King County Superior CourtJohn McHale, Judge, King County Superior Court
Heather Muwero, Commissioner, King County Superior CourtHeather Muwero, Commissioner, King County Superior Court
Pat Oishi, Judge, King County Superior CourtPat Oishi, Judge, King County Superior Court
Sue Parisien, Judge, King County Superior CourtSue Parisien, Judge, King County Superior Court
Jamie Perry, Commissioner, King County Superior CourtJamie Perry, Commissioner, King County Superior Court
Jennifer Peterson, Judge, King County Superior CourtJennifer Peterson, Judge, King County Superior Court
Cindi Port, Judge, King County Superior CourtCindi Port, Judge, King County Superior Court
Jason Poydras, Judge, King County Superior CourtJason Poydras, Judge, King County Superior Court
Andrea Robertson, Judge, King County Superior CourtAndrea Robertson, Judge, King County Superior Court
Jim Rogers, Judge, King County Superior CourtJim Rogers, Judge, King County Superior Court
Averil Rothrock, Judge, King County Superior CourtAveril Rothrock, Judge, King County Superior Court
Michael Ryan, Judge, King County Superior CourtMichael Ryan, Judge, King County Superior Court
Ben Santos, Judge, King County Superior CourtBen Santos, Judge, King County Superior Court
Camille Schaefer, Commissioner, King County Superior CourtCamille Schaefer, Commissioner, King County Superior Court
Ken Schubert, Judge, King County Superior CourtKen Schubert, Judge, King County Superior Court
Michael Scott, Judge, King County Superior CourtMichael Scott, Judge, King County Superior Court
Ketu Shah, Judge, King County Superior CourtKetu Shah, Judge, King County Superior Court
Aimee Sutton, Judge, King County Superior CourtAimee Sutton, Judge, King County Superior Court
Tanya Thorp, Judge, King County Superior CourtTanya Thorp, Judge, King County Superior Court
Todd Tinker, Judge, King County Superior CourtTodd Tinker, Judge, King County Superior Court
David Whedbee, Judge, King County Superior CourtDavid Whedbee, Judge, King County Superior Court
Sandy Widlan, Judge, King County Superior CourtSandy Widlan, Judge, King County Superior Court
Coreen Wilson, Judge, King County Superior CourtCoreen Wilson, Judge, King County Superior Court
Wyman Yip, Judge, King County Superior CourtWyman Yip, Judge, King County Superior Court
Dan York, Judge, King County Superior CourtDan York, Judge, King County Superior Court
Melinda Young, Judge, King County Superior CourtMelinda Young, Judge, King County Superior Court
Nicole Gaines Phelps, Judge, King County Superior CourtNicole Gaines Phelps, Judge, King County Superior Court
Chad Allred, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Chad Allred, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Tim Bradshaw, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Tim Bradshaw, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Charles Burdell, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Charles Burdell, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Gina Cahan, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Gina Cahan, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Greg Canova, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Greg Canova, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
William Downing, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)William Downing, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Michael Fox, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Michael Fox, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Julia Garratt, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Julia Garratt, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Helen Halpert, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Helen Halpert, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Bruce Heller, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Bruce Heller, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Hollis Hill, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Hollis Hill, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Bruce Hilyer, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Bruce Hilyer, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Laura Inveen, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Laura Inveen, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Jenny Laird, Commissioner, King County Superior Court (ret)Jenny Laird, Commissioner, King County Superior Court (ret)
Nicky MacInnes, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Nicky MacInnes, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Barbara Mack, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Barbara Mack, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Richard McDermott, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Richard McDermott, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Charles Mertel, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Charles Mertel, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Annette Messitt, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Annette Messitt, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Les Ponomarchuk, Commissioner, King County Superior Court (ret)Les Ponomarchuk, Commissioner, King County Superior Court (ret)
Mafe Rajul, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Mafe Rajul, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Jeff Ramsdell, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Jeff Ramsdell, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Judith Ramseyer, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Judith Ramseyer, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Kirstin Richardson, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Kirstin Richardson, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Mary Roberts, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Mary Roberts, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Roger Rogoff, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Roger Rogoff, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Steve Rosen, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Steve Rosen, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
John Ruhl, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)John Ruhl, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Cathy Shaffer, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Cathy Shaffer, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Julie Spector, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)Julie Spector, Judge, King County Superior Court (ret)
Michelle Adams, Judge, Kitsap County Superior CourtMichelle Adams, Judge, Kitsap County Superior Court
Matthew Clucas, Commissioner, Kitsap County Superior CourtMatthew Clucas, Commissioner, Kitsap County Superior Court
Jennifer Forbes, Judge, Kitsap County Superior CourtJennifer Forbes, Judge, Kitsap County Superior Court
Melissa Hemstreet, Judge, Kitsap County Superior CourtMelissa Hemstreet, Judge, Kitsap County Superior Court
William Houser, Judge, Kitsap County Superior CourtWilliam Houser, Judge, Kitsap County Superior Court
Kevin Hull, Judge, Kitsap County Superior CourtKevin Hull, Judge, Kitsap County Superior Court
Tina Robinson, Judge, Kitsap County Superior CourtTina Robinson, Judge, Kitsap County Superior Court
James Kirkham, Judge, Kittitas County Superior CourtJames Kirkham, Judge, Kittitas County Superior Court
Andrew Tonybee, Judge, Lewis County Superior CourtAndrew Tonybee, Judge, Lewis County Superior Court
Joely Yeager, Judge, Lewis County Superior CourtJoely Yeager, Judge, Lewis County Superior Court
Dave Stevens, Judge, Mason County Superior CourtDave Stevens, Judge, Mason County Superior Court
Doug Goelz, Judge, Pacific and Wakaikum Superior Court (ret)Doug Goelz, Judge, Pacific and Wakaikum Superior Court (ret)
Susan Adams, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtSusan Adams, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Sabrina Ahrens, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtSabrina Ahrens, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Jennifer Andrews, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtJennifer Andrews, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Tim Ashcroft, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtTim Ashcroft, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Grant Blinn, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtGrant Blinn, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Alicia Burton, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtAlicia Burton, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Terri Farmer, Commissioner, Pierce County Superior CourtTerri Farmer, Commissioner, Pierce County Superior Court
Meagan Foley, Commissioner, Pierce County Superior CourtMeagan Foley, Commissioner, Pierce County Superior Court
Diana Kiesel, Juge, Pierce County Superior CourtDiana Kiesel, Juge, Pierce County Superior Court
Thomas Quinlan, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtThomas Quinlan, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Stan Rumbaugh, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtStan Rumbaugh, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Phil Sorensen, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtPhil Sorensen, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Angelica Williams, Judge, Pierce County Superior CourtAngelica Williams, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
Jack Nevin, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court (ret)Jack Nevin, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court (ret)
Kitty Ann van Doorninck, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court (ret)Kitty Ann van Doorninck, Judge, Pierce County Superior Court (ret)
Heather Shand, Judge, Skagit County Superior CourtHeather Shand, Judge, Skagit County Superior Court
Ron Wesen, Commissioner, Skagit County Superior CourtRon Wesen, Commissioner, Skagit County Superior Court
John Meyer, Judge, Skagit County Superior Court (ret)John Meyer, Judge, Skagit County Superior Court (ret)
George Appel, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtGeorge Appel, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Kenneth Cowsert, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtKenneth Cowsert, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Janice Ellis, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtJanice Ellis, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Ellen Fair, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtEllen Fair, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Jennifer Langbehn, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtJennifer Langbehn, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Cindy Larsen, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtCindy Larsen, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Karen Moore, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtKaren Moore, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Pat Moriarty, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtPat Moriarty, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Edirin Okoloko, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtEdirin Okoloko, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Bruce Weiss, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtBruce Weiss, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Joe Wilson, Judge, Snohomish County Superior CourtJoe Wilson, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court
Ronald L Castleberry, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)Ronald L Castleberry, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)
Michael Downes, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)Michael Downes, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)
Linda Krese, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)Linda Krese, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)
David Kurtz, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)David Kurtz, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)
Larry McKeeman, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)Larry McKeeman, Judge, Snohomish County Superior Court (ret)
Rachelle Anderson, Judge, Spokane County Superior CourtRachelle Anderson, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court
Charnelle Bjelkengren , Judge, Spokane County Superior CourtCharnelle Bjelkengren , Judge, Spokane County Superior Court
Dean Chuang, Judge, Spokane County Superior CourtDean Chuang, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court
Tony Hazel, Judge, Spokane County Superior CourtTony Hazel, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court
Julie McKay, Judge, Spokane County Superior CourtJulie McKay, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court
Shelley Szambelan, Judge, Spokane County Superior CourtShelley Szambelan, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court
Harold Clarke, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court (ret)Harold Clarke, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court (ret)
Tim Fennessy, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court (ret)Tim Fennessy, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court (ret)
Maryann Moreno, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court (ret)Maryann Moreno, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court (ret)
Mike Price, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court (ret)Mike Price, Judge, Spokane County Superior Court (ret)
Sam Meyer, Judge, Thurston County District CourtSam Meyer, Judge, Thurston County District Court
James Dixon, Judge, Thurston County District Court (ret)James Dixon, Judge, Thurston County District Court (ret)
Chris Lanese, Judge, Thurston County Superior CourtChris Lanese, Judge, Thurston County Superior Court
Patricia Fulton, Judge, Walla Walla County Superior CourtPatricia Fulton, Judge, Walla Walla County Superior Court
David Freeman, Judge, Whatcom County Superior CourtDavid Freeman, Judge, Whatcom County Superior Court
Roger Sandberg, Judge, Whitman County Superior CourtRoger Sandberg, Judge, Whitman County Superior Court
Shane Silverthorn, Judge, Yakima County Superior CourtShane Silverthorn, Judge, Yakima County Superior Court
Rick Bartheld, Judge, Yakima County Superior Court (ret)Rick Bartheld, Judge, Yakima County Superior Court (ret)
Blaine Gibson, Judge, Yakima County Superior Court (ret)Blaine Gibson, Judge, Yakima County Superior Court (ret)
William Hawkins, Judge, Island County District Court (ret)William Hawkins, Judge, Island County District Court (ret)
Kuljinder Dhillon, Judge, King County District CourtKuljinder Dhillon, Judge, King County District Court
Michael Finkle, Judge, King County District CourtMichael Finkle, Judge, King County District Court
Michelle Gehlsen, Judge, King County District CourtMichelle Gehlsen, Judge, King County District Court
Laurel Gibson, Judge, King County District CourtLaurel Gibson, Judge, King County District Court
Karama Hawkins, Judge, King County District CourtKarama Hawkins, Judge, King County District Court
Jill Klinge, Judge, King County District CourtJill Klinge, Judge, King County District Court
Rhonda Laumann, Judge, King County District CourtRhonda Laumann, Judge, King County District Court
Raul Martinez, Judge, King County District CourtRaul Martinez, Judge, King County District Court
Moi Masaniai, Judge, King County District CourtMoi Masaniai, Judge, King County District Court
Lisa O’Toole, Judge, King County District CourtLisa O’Toole, Judge, King County District Court
Kevin Peck, Judge, King County District CourtKevin Peck, Judge, King County District Court
Rebecca Robertson, Judge, King County District CourtRebecca Robertson, Judge, King County District Court
Kristin Shotwell, Judge, King County District CourtKristin Shotwell, Judge, King County District Court
Leah Taguba, Judge, King County District CourtLeah Taguba, Judge, King County District Court
Brian Todd, Judge, King County District CourtBrian Todd, Judge, King County District Court
Matt York, Judge, King County District CourtMatt York, Judge, King County District Court
Mark Chow, Judge, King County District Court (ret)Mark Chow, Judge, King County District Court (ret)
Greg Hirakawa, Judge, King County District Court (ret)Greg Hirakawa, Judge, King County District Court (ret)
Marcus Naylor, Judge, King County District Court (ret)Marcus Naylor, Judge, King County District Court (ret)
Gina Buskirk, Judge, Kitsap County District CourtGina Buskirk, Judge, Kitsap County District Court
Shane Seaman, Judge, Kitsap County District CourtShane Seaman, Judge, Kitsap County District Court
Jeff Jahns, Judge, Kitsap County District Court (ret)Jeff Jahns, Judge, Kitsap County District Court (ret)
Charles Short, Judge, Okanogan District CourtCharles Short, Judge, Okanogan District Court
Lizanne Padula, Judge, Pierce County DistrictLizanne Padula, Judge, Pierce County District
Clair Sussman, Judge, Pierce County District CourtClair Sussman, Judge, Pierce County District Court
Karl Williams, Judge, Pierce County District CourtKarl Williams, Judge, Pierce County District Court
Matt Baldock, Judge, Snohomish County District CourtMatt Baldock, Judge, Snohomish County District Court
Doug Fair, Judge, Snohomish County District CourtDoug Fair, Judge, Snohomish County District Court
Beth Fraser, Judge, Snohomish County District CourtBeth Fraser, Judge, Snohomish County District Court
Jeff Goodwin, Judge, Snohomish County District CourtJeff Goodwin, Judge, Snohomish County District Court
Anthony Howard, Judge, Snohomish County District CourtAnthony Howard, Judge, Snohomish County District Court
Jeff Smith, Judge, Spokane County District CourtJeff Smith, Judge, Spokane County District Court
Jenny Zappone, Judge, Spokane County District CourtJenny Zappone, Judge, Spokane County District Court
Paul Wohl, Commissioner, Thurston County District CourtPaul Wohl, Commissioner, Thurston County District Court
Jonathan Rands, Judge, Whatcom County District CourtJonathan Rands, Judge, Whatcom County District Court
Sara McCullough, Judge, Bainbridge Municipal Court (ret)Sara McCullough, Judge, Bainbridge Municipal Court (ret)
Samantha Johnson, Judge, Buckley and Enumclaw Municipal CourtSamantha Johnson, Judge, Buckley and Enumclaw Municipal Court
Neil Weiss, Judge, Edmonds Municipal CourtNeil Weiss, Judge, Edmonds Municipal Court
Laura Van Slyck, Judge, Everett Municipal CourtLaura Van Slyck, Judge, Everett Municipal Court
Brad Bales, Judge, Federal Way Municipal CourtBrad Bales, Judge, Federal Way Municipal Court
Danielle Havens, Judge, Federal Way Municipal CourtDanielle Havens, Judge, Federal Way Municipal Court
Kevin Ringus, Judge, Fife Municipal CourtKevin Ringus, Judge, Fife Municipal Court
James Orlando, Judge, Fircrest Municipal CourtJames Orlando, Judge, Fircrest Municipal Court
Scotty Stewart, Judge, Issaquah Municipal CourtScotty Stewart, Judge, Issaquah Municipal Court
Jennifer Grant, Judge, Lake Forest Park Municipal CourtJennifer Grant, Judge, Lake Forest Park Municipal Court
Linda Portnoy, Judge, Lake Forest Park Municipal CourtLinda Portnoy, Judge, Lake Forest Park Municipal Court
Valerie Bouffiou, Judge, Lynnwood Municipal CourtValerie Bouffiou, Judge, Lynnwood Municipal Court
Robert Grant, Judge, Lynnwood Municipal CourtRobert Grant, Judge, Lynnwood Municipal Court
Risa Woo, Judge, Maple Valley Municipal CourtRisa Woo, Judge, Maple Valley Municipal Court
Fred Gillings, Judge, Marysville Municipal CourtFred Gillings, Judge, Marysville Municipal Court
Jeff Gregory, Judge, Mercer Island Municipal CourtJeff Gregory, Judge, Mercer Island Municipal Court
Tarry Decker, Judge, Port Orchard Municipal Court (ret)Tarry Decker, Judge, Port Orchard Municipal Court (ret)
Andrea Beall, Judge, Puyallup Municipal CourtAndrea Beall, Judge, Puyallup Municipal Court
Jessica Giner, Judge, Renton Municipal CourtJessica Giner, Judge, Renton Municipal Court
Kara Murphy, Judge, Renton Municipal CourtKara Murphy, Judge, Renton Municipal Court
Pauline Freund, Judge, SeaTac Municipal CourtPauline Freund, Judge, SeaTac Municipal Court
Faye Chess, Judge, Seattle Municipal CourtFaye Chess, Judge, Seattle Municipal Court
Anita Crawford-Willis, Judge, Seattle Municipal CourtAnita Crawford-Willis, Judge, Seattle Municipal Court
Catherine McDowell, Judge, Seattle Municipal CourtCatherine McDowell, Judge, Seattle Municipal Court
Anne Levinson, Judge, Seattle Municipal Court (ret)Anne Levinson, Judge, Seattle Municipal Court (ret)
Ed McKenna, Judge, Seattle Municipal Court (ret)Ed McKenna, Judge, Seattle Municipal Court (ret)
Noah Weil, Judge, Seattle Municipal Court Magistrate JudgeNoah Weil, Judge, Seattle Municipal Court Magistrate Judge
Mary Logan, Judge, Spokane Municipal CourtMary Logan, Judge, Spokane Municipal Court
Steven Krupa, Presiding Judge, Tacoma Municipal CourtSteven Krupa, Presiding Judge, Tacoma Municipal Court
Tamara Hanlon, Commissioner, Yakima Municipal Court (ret)Tamara Hanlon, Commissioner, Yakima Municipal Court (ret)
Christine Gregoire, Former Governor of WashingtonChristine Gregoire, Former Governor of Washington
Gary Locke, Former Governor of WashingtonGary Locke, Former Governor of Washington
Marilyn Strickland, U.S. Representative, 10th District of WashingtonMarilyn Strickland, U.S. Representative, 10th District of Washington
Adam Smith, U.S. Representative, 9th District of WashingtonAdam Smith, U.S. Representative, 9th District of Washington
Dave Upthegrove, Washington State Commissioner of Public LandsDave Upthegrove, Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands
Shannon Braddock, King County Executive (fmr)Shannon Braddock, King County Executive (fmr)
Ryan Mello, Pierce County ExecutiveRyan Mello, Pierce County Executive
Joy Hollingsworth, President, Seattle City CouncilJoy Hollingsworth, President, Seattle City Council
Dave Somers, Snohomish County ExecutiveDave Somers, Snohomish County Executive
Vishal Bhargava, Councilmember, Bellevue City CouncilVishal Bhargava, Councilmember, Bellevue City Council
Jared Nieuwenhuis, Councilmember, Bellevue City CouncilJared Nieuwenhuis, Councilmember, Bellevue City Council
Claire Sumadiwirya, Councilmember, Bellevue City CouncilClaire Sumadiwirya, Councilmember, Bellevue City Council
Harry Steinmetz, Councilmember, City of Des MoinesHarry Steinmetz, Councilmember, City of Des Moines
Joel Graves, Councilmember, City of Moses LakeJoel Graves, Councilmember, City of Moses Lake
Bob Kettle, Councilmember, City of SeattleBob Kettle, Councilmember, City of Seattle
Sally Bagshaw, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret.)Sally Bagshaw, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret.)
Tim Burgess, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret)Tim Burgess, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret)
Martha Choe, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret)Martha Choe, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret)
Sara Nelson, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret)Sara Nelson, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret)
Mike O'Brien, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret)Mike O'Brien, Councilmember, City of Seattle (ret)
Sarah Rumbaugh, Councilmember, City of TacomaSarah Rumbaugh, Councilmember, City of Tacoma
Jane Ho, Councilmember, City of TukwilaJane Ho, Councilmember, City of Tukwila
Armen Papyan, Councilmember, City of TukwilaArmen Papyan, Councilmember, City of Tukwila
John Boyd, Councilmember, Kent City CouncilJohn Boyd, Councilmember, Kent City Council
Dennis Higgins Jr., Councilmember, Kent City Council (ret)Dennis Higgins Jr., Councilmember, Kent City Council (ret)
Claudia Balducci, Councilmember, King County CouncilClaudia Balducci, Councilmember, King County Council
Rod Dembowski, Councilmember, King County CouncilRod Dembowski, Councilmember, King County Council
Reagan Dunn, Councilmember, King County CouncilReagan Dunn, Councilmember, King County Council
Stephanie Fain, Councilmember, King County CouncilStephanie Fain, Councilmember, King County Council
Sarah Perry, Councilmember, King County CouncilSarah Perry, Councilmember, King County Council
Pete von Reichbauer, Councilmember, King County CouncilPete von Reichbauer, Councilmember, King County Council
John Tymcyszyn, Councilmember, Kirkland City CouncilJohn Tymcyszyn, Councilmember, Kirkland City Council
Julie Hsieh, Councilmember, Mercer Island City CouncilJulie Hsieh, Councilmember, Mercer Island City Council
Wendy Weiker, Councilmember, Mercer Island City CouncilWendy Weiker, Councilmember, Mercer Island City Council
Navor Tercero, Councilmember, Mt. Vernon City CouncilNavor Tercero, Councilmember, Mt. Vernon City Council
Jason Moon, Council President, Mukilteo City CouncilJason Moon, Council President, Mukilteo City Council
Joe Vinson, Councilmember, SeaTac City CouncilJoe Vinson, Councilmember, SeaTac City Council
Karl de Jong, Councilmember, Sedro Woolley City CouncilKarl de Jong, Councilmember, Sedro Woolley City Council
Annette Ademasu, Councilmember, Shoreline City CouncilAnnette Ademasu, Councilmember, Shoreline City Council
Nate Nehring, Councilmember, Snohomish County CouncilNate Nehring, Councilmember, Snohomish County Council
Lynne Robinson, Mayor of Bellevue (ret), Councilmember of Bellevue (current)Lynne Robinson, Mayor of Bellevue (ret), Councilmember of Bellevue (current)
Pete Holmes, Seattle City Attorney (fmr)Pete Holmes, Seattle City Attorney (fmr)
Andy Billig, Former WA Senate Majority LeaderAndy Billig, Former WA Senate Majority Leader
Stephanie Barnard, WA HouseStephanie Barnard, WA House
Lauren Davis, WA HouseLauren Davis, WA House
David Hackney, WA HouseDavid Hackney, WA House
Mari Leavitt, WA HouseMari Leavitt, WA House
Greg Nance, WA HouseGreg Nance, WA House
Amy Walen, WA HouseAmy Walen, WA House
Deb Hall Eddy, WA House (ret)Deb Hall Eddy, WA House (ret)
Joe McDermott, WA House (ret)Joe McDermott, WA House (ret)
Laura Ruderman, WA House (ret)Laura Ruderman, WA House (ret)
Gael Tarleton, WA House (ret)Gael Tarleton, WA House (ret)
John Lovick, WA SenateJohn Lovick, WA Senate
Jesse Solomon, WA SenateJesse Solomon, WA Senate
Reuven Carlyle, WA Senate (ret)Reuven Carlyle, WA Senate (ret)
Jeanne Kohl-Welles, WA Senate (ret), Councilmember, King County Council (ret)Jeanne Kohl-Welles, WA Senate (ret), Councilmember, King County Council (ret)
Fred Jarrett, WA State Senator (ret)Fred Jarrett, WA State Senator (ret)
Eben Pobee, Deputy Mayor of ShorelineEben Pobee, Deputy Mayor of Shoreline
Bruce Harrell, Former Mayor of SeattleBruce Harrell, Former Mayor of Seattle
Nancy Backus, Mayor of AuburnNancy Backus, Mayor of Auburn
Mo Malakoutian, Mayor of BellevueMo Malakoutian, Mayor of Bellevue
Matt Lundh, Mayor of Cle ElumMatt Lundh, Mayor of Cle Elum
Rich Elliott, Mayor of EllensburgRich Elliott, Mayor of Ellensburg
Cassie Franklin, Mayor of EverettCassie Franklin, Mayor of Everett
Jim Ferrell, Mayor of Federal WayJim Ferrell, Mayor of Federal Way
Michael Park, Mayor of Federal Way (ret)Michael Park, Mayor of Federal Way (ret)
Mark Mullet, Mayor of IssaquahMark Mullet, Mayor of Issaquah
Dana Ralph, Mayor of KentDana Ralph, Mayor of Kent
Paul Bocci, Mayor of LakewoodPaul Bocci, Mayor of Lakewood
Don Anderson, Mayor of Lakewood (ret)Don Anderson, Mayor of Lakewood (ret)
Sean Kelly, Mayor of Maple ValleySean Kelly, Mayor of Maple Valley
Jon Nehring, Mayor of MarysvilleJon Nehring, Mayor of Marysville
David Rosenbaum, Mayor of Mercer IslandDavid Rosenbaum, Mayor of Mercer Island
Joel Marine, Mayor of MukilteoJoel Marine, Mayor of Mukilteo
Eric Zimmerman, Mayor of Normandy ParkEric Zimmerman, Mayor of Normandy Park
Angela Birney, Mayor of RedmondAngela Birney, Mayor of Redmond
Armondo Pavone, Mayor of RentonArmondo Pavone, Mayor of Renton
Theresa Richardson, Mayor of RichlandTheresa Richardson, Mayor of Richland
Josh Amato, Mayor of SammamishJosh Amato, Mayor of Sammamish
Mohamed Egal, Mayor of SeaTacMohamed Egal, Mayor of SeaTac
Lisa Brown, Mayor of SpokaneLisa Brown, Mayor of Spokane
Thomas McLeod, Mayor of TukwilaThomas McLeod, Mayor of Tukwila
Tara Hizon, Mayor Pro Tem of Oak Harbor, CouncilmemberTara Hizon, Mayor Pro Tem of Oak Harbor, Councilmember
Jacob Walker, Mayor Pro Tem of MonroeJacob Walker, Mayor Pro Tem of Monroe
Andy Miller, Benton County Prosecutor (ret)Andy Miller, Benton County Prosecutor (ret)
Mark Nichols, Clallam County ProsecutorMark Nichols, Clallam County Prosecutor
Tony Golick, Clark County ProsecutorTony Golick, Clark County Prosecutor
Jason Walker, Grays Harbor County ProsecutorJason Walker, Grays Harbor County Prosecutor
James Kennedy, Jefferson County ProsecutorJames Kennedy, Jefferson County Prosecutor
Christopher Bayley, King County Prosecutor (ret)Christopher Bayley, King County Prosecutor (ret)
Dan Satterberg, King County Prosecutor (ret)Dan Satterberg, King County Prosecutor (ret)
Chad Enright, Kitsap County ProsecutorChad Enright, Kitsap County Prosecutor
Albert Lin, Okanogan County ProsecutorAlbert Lin, Okanogan County Prosecutor
Mary Robnett, Pierce County ProsecutorMary Robnett, Pierce County Prosecutor
Adam Kick, Skamania County ProsecutorAdam Kick, Skamania County Prosecutor
Jason Cummings, Snohomish County ProsecutorJason Cummings, Snohomish County Prosecutor
Preston McCollam, Spokane County ProsecutorPreston McCollam, Spokane County Prosecutor
Jon Tunheim, Thurston County ProsecutorJon Tunheim, Thurston County Prosecutor
Eric Richey, Whatcom County ProsecutorEric Richey, Whatcom County Prosecutor
Joe Brusic, Yakima County ProsecutorJoe Brusic, Yakima County Prosecutor
Brian King, Clallam County SheriffBrian King, Clallam County Sheriff
John Horch, Clark County SheriffJohn Horch, Clark County Sheriff
Jon Urquhart, King County Sheriff (ret)Jon Urquhart, King County Sheriff (ret)
Susanna Johnson, Snohomish County SheriffSusanna Johnson, Snohomish County Sheriff
Derek Sanders, Thurston County SheriffDerek Sanders, Thurston County Sheriff
Jenny Durkan, Former US Attorney, Western District of Washington, former Mayor of SeattleJenny Durkan, Former US Attorney, Western District of Washington, former Mayor of Seattle
Tessa Gorman, Former US Attorney, Western District of WashingtonTessa Gorman, Former US Attorney, Western District of Washington
Mike McKay, Former US Attorney, Western District of WashingtonMike McKay, Former US Attorney, Western District of Washington
John McKay, Former US Attorney, Western District of WashingtonJohn McKay, Former US Attorney, Western District of Washington
Brian Moran, Former US Attorney, Western District of WashingtonBrian Moran, Former US Attorney, Western District of Washington
Mark Sidran, Former Seattle City AttorneyMark Sidran, Former Seattle City Attorney

Community leaders (11)

Sunita Anjilvel, Former WSBA PresidentSunita Anjilvel, Former WSBA President
Tiffany Attrill, Victims' advocateTiffany Attrill, Victims' advocate
Amy Barden, Chief, Seattle CARE (Community Assisted Response and Engagement)Amy Barden, Chief, Seattle CARE (Community Assisted Response and Engagement)
Elizabeth Hendren, Victims' advocateElizabeth Hendren, Victims' advocate
Melinda Johnson Taylor, KCSC Family Court Operations DirectorMelinda Johnson Taylor, KCSC Family Court Operations Director
Mary Ellen Stone, Victims' advocate, former CEO KCSARCMary Ellen Stone, Victims' advocate, former CEO KCSARC
Natasha Willson, Victims' advocateNatasha Willson, Victims' advocate
Bianca Connell Flint, Seattle Assistant City AttorneyBianca Connell Flint, Seattle Assistant City Attorney
Vanessa Lee, Former Seattle Assistant City AttorneyVanessa Lee, Former Seattle Assistant City Attorney
Dan Clark, Attorney, Former WSBA PresidentDan Clark, Attorney, Former WSBA President
Christy Peters, Chief of Staff, Thurston County Prosecutor's OfficeChristy Peters, Chief of Staff, Thurston County Prosecutor's Office

Plus 351 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.

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