2026 General Election — Seattle, WA/Supreme Court Justice, Position 5/Theo Angelis

Theo Angelis

Nonpartisan

Running for: Supreme Court Justice, Position 5 · Washington

In their own words

Legal/judicial experience: Current Supreme Court Justice appointed by Governor Ferguson following a diverse, award-winning 26-year legal career as a Partner at K&L Gates.
Professional experience: Throughout career, led Appellate and Intellectual Property teams, and pro bono cases representing immigrant children, veterans, refugees, small businesses, and people experiencing homelessness.
Education: BA, Claremont McKenna College; MA, Oxford University; MA, London School of Economics; JD, Yale University

As a Justice and throughout my legal career, I've fought for the rule of law, the rights of all individuals, and to ensure our courts remain fair, independent, and accessible. Before joining the Supreme Court, I frequently volunteered to help people who couldn't afford lawyers.

On endorsements, in their statement: “I am endorsed by all of my colleagues on the Supreme Court; Governors Ferguson and Gregoire; former U.S.”

In the candidate's own words, from the Washington State Voters' Pamphlet, 2026 General Election, Edition 04 (King County: Seattle), p. 58. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.

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Interview · LWV Washington · 8 min“Four Questions: Theo Angelis (Position 5, WA State Supreme Court)” · YouTube

Video voters' guide statement · TVW · 2 min“2026 Video Voters' Guide - Theo Angelis” · YouTube

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Endorsements (123)

Organizations (3)

Aberdeen IndivisibleAberdeen Indivisible
1st LD Dems1st LD Dems
LD30 DemocratsLD30 Democrats

Elected and appointed officials (120)

WA State Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra StephensWA State Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens
WA State Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Charles JohnsonWA State Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Charles Johnson
WA State Supreme Court Justice Steve GonzálezWA State Supreme Court Justice Steve González
WA State Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloudWA State Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud
WA State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-LewisWA State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis
WA State Supreme Court Justice Helen WhitenerWA State Supreme Court Justice Helen Whitener
WA State Supreme Court Justice Sal MungiaWA State Supreme Court Justice Sal Mungia
WA State Supreme Court Justice Colleen MelodyWA State Supreme Court Justice Colleen Melody
WA State Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen (ret.)WA State Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen (ret.)
WA State Supreme Court Justice Gerry L. Alexander (ret.)WA State Supreme Court Justice Gerry L. Alexander (ret.)
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Bill Bowman, Division 1WA State Court of Appeals Judge Bill Bowman, Division 1
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Leonard Feldman, Division 1WA State Court of Appeals Judge Leonard Feldman, Division 1
WA State Court of Appeals Judge David Mann, Division 1WA State Court of Appeals Judge David Mann, Division 1
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Michael J Trickey (ret.), Division 1WA State Court of Appeals Judge Michael J Trickey (ret.), Division 1
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Meng Li Che, Division IIWA State Court of Appeals Judge Meng Li Che, Division II
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Anne Cruser, Division IIWA State Court of Appeals Judge Anne Cruser, Division II
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Linda Lee, Division IIWA State Court of Appeals Judge Linda Lee, Division II
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Rebecca Glasgow, Division IIWA State Court of Appeals Judge Rebecca Glasgow, Division II
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Brad Maxa, Division IIWA State Court of Appeals Judge Brad Maxa, Division II
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Barnard Veljacic, Division IIWA State Court of Appeals Judge Barnard Veljacic, Division II
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Rob Lawrence-Berrey, Division IIIWA State Court of Appeals Judge Rob Lawrence-Berrey, Division III
WA State Court of Appeals Judge Megan Murphy, Division IIIWA State Court of Appeals Judge Megan Murphy, Division III
Spokane County Superior Court Judge Breean BeggsSpokane County Superior Court Judge Breean Beggs
King County Superior Court Judge Samuel ChungKing County Superior Court Judge Samuel Chung
King County Superior Court Judge Paul CrisalliKing County Superior Court Judge Paul Crisalli
King County Superior Court Judge Marshall FergusonKing County Superior Court Judge Marshall Ferguson
King County Superior Court Judge Taki FlevarisKing County Superior Court Judge Taki Flevaris
King County Superior Court Judge Jason HollowayKing County Superior Court Judge Jason Holloway
King County Superior Court Judge David KeenanKing County Superior Court Judge David Keenan
King County Superior Court Judge Mark LarrañagaKing County Superior Court Judge Mark Larrañaga
King County Superior Court Judge Kent LiuKing County Superior Court Judge Kent Liu
King County Superior Court Judge John McHaleKing County Superior Court Judge John McHale
King County Superior Court Judge Nicole Gaines PhelpsKing County Superior Court Judge Nicole Gaines Phelps
King County Superior Court Judge Jim RogersKing County Superior Court Judge Jim Rogers
King County Superior Court Judge Mike RyanKing County Superior Court Judge Mike Ryan
King County Superior Court Judge Benjamin SantosKing County Superior Court Judge Benjamin Santos
King County Superior Court Judge Michael ScottKing County Superior Court Judge Michael Scott
King County Superior Court Judge Daniel YorkKing County Superior Court Judge Daniel York
Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ingrid McLeodPierce County Superior Court Judge Ingrid McLeod
Pierce County Superior Court Judge André PeñalverPierce County Superior Court Judge André Peñalver
Pierce County Superior Court Judge Matt ThomasPierce County Superior Court Judge Matt Thomas
King County Superior Court Judge Laura Inveen (ret.)King County Superior Court Judge Laura Inveen (ret.)
King County Superior Court Judge Paris Kalls (ret.)King County Superior Court Judge Paris Kalls (ret.)
King County Superior Court Judge Judith Ramseyer (ret.)King County Superior Court Judge Judith Ramseyer (ret.)
King County Superior Court Judge Matthew Segal (ret.)King County Superior Court Judge Matthew Segal (ret.)
WA Governor Bob FergusonWA Governor Bob Ferguson
WA Governor Jay Inslee (fmr.)WA Governor Jay Inslee (fmr.)
WA Governor Chris Gregoire (fmr.)WA Governor Chris Gregoire (fmr.)
Congresswoman Marilyn StricklandCongresswoman Marilyn Strickland
WA Lieutenant Governor Denny HeckWA Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck
WA Insurance Commissioner Patty KudererWA Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer
W. Ron Allen, Chair and CEO, Jamestown S’Klallam TribeW. Ron Allen, Chair and CEO, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
WA Commissioner of Public Lands Dave UpthegroveWA Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
King County Executive Girmay ZahilayKing County Executive Girmay Zahilay
King County Councilmember Rod DembowskiKing County Councilmember Rod Dembowski
King County Councilmember Teresa MosquedaKing County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
King County Councilmember Sarah PerryKing County Councilmember Sarah Perry
King County Councilmember Larry Phillips (fmr.)King County Councilmember Larry Phillips (fmr.)
Seattle Port Commissioner Ryan CalkinsSeattle Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins
Tacoma Mayor Anders IbsenTacoma Mayor Anders Ibsen
Olympia Mayor Dontae PayneOlympia Mayor Dontae Payne
Spokane Mayor Lisa BrownSpokane Mayor Lisa Brown
Seattle Councilmember Maritza RiveraSeattle Councilmember Maritza Rivera
Benton County Prosecutor Andy Miller (fmr.)Benton County Prosecutor Andy Miller (fmr.)
Kitsap County PUD Commissioner Heather PauleyKitsap County PUD Commissioner Heather Pauley
US Attorney & Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan (fmr.)US Attorney & Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan (fmr.)
US Attorney Mike McKay (fmr.)US Attorney Mike McKay (fmr.)
State Senator Jessica Bateman, LD 22State Senator Jessica Bateman, LD 22
State Senator Mike Chapman, LD 24State Senator Mike Chapman, LD 24
State Senator Annette Cleveland, LD 49State Senator Annette Cleveland, LD 49
State Senator Adrian Cortes, LD 18State Senator Adrian Cortes, LD 18
State Senator Manka Dhingra, LD 45State Senator Manka Dhingra, LD 45
State Senator Drew Hansen, LD 23State Senator Drew Hansen, LD 23
State Senator Bob Hasegawa, LD 11State Senator Bob Hasegawa, LD 11
State Senator Victoria Hunt, LD 5State Senator Victoria Hunt, LD 5
State Senator Claudia Kauffman, LD 47State Senator Claudia Kauffman, LD 47
State Senator Deb Krishnadasan, LD 26State Senator Deb Krishnadasan, LD 26
State Senator Marko Liias, LD 21State Senator Marko Liias, LD 21
State Senator Liz Lovelett, LD 40State Senator Liz Lovelett, LD 40
State Senator John Lovick, LD 44State Senator John Lovick, LD 44
State Senator Tina Orwall, LD 33State Senator Tina Orwall, LD 33
State Senator Jamie Pedersen, LD 43State Senator Jamie Pedersen, LD 43
State Senator Marcus Riccelli, LD3State Senator Marcus Riccelli, LD3
State Senator June Robinson, LD 38State Senator June Robinson, LD 38
State Senator Christine Rolfes, LD 1 (fmr.)State Senator Christine Rolfes, LD 1 (fmr.)
State Senator Sharon Shewmake, LD 42State Senator Sharon Shewmake, LD 42
State Senator Lisa Wellman, LD 41State Senator Lisa Wellman, LD 41
State Senator Claire Wilson, LD 30State Senator Claire Wilson, LD 30
State Representative April Berg, LD 44State Representative April Berg, LD 44
State Representative Steve Bergquist, LD11State Representative Steve Bergquist, LD11
State Representative Lisa Callan, LD 5State Representative Lisa Callan, LD 5
State Representative Julio Cortes, LD 28State Representative Julio Cortes, LD 28
State Representative Beth Doglio, LD 22State Representative Beth Doglio, LD 22
State Representative Brandy Donaghy, LD 41State Representative Brandy Donaghy, LD 41
State Representative Debra Entenman, LD 47State Representative Debra Entenman, LD 47
State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon, LD 34State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon, LD 34
State Representative Mary Fosse, LD 38State Representative Mary Fosse, LD 38
State Representative David Hackney, LD 11State Representative David Hackney, LD 11
State Representative Laurie Jinkins, LD 27State Representative Laurie Jinkins, LD 27
State Representative Mari Leavitt, LD 28State Representative Mari Leavitt, LD 28
State Representative Debra Lekanoff, LD 40State Representative Debra Lekanoff, LD 40
State Representative Greg Nance, LD 23State Representative Greg Nance, LD 23
State Representative Edwin Obras, LD 33State Representative Edwin Obras, LD 33
State Representative Timm Ormsby, LD 3State Representative Timm Ormsby, LD 3
State Representative Lilian Ortiz-Self, LD 21State Representative Lilian Ortiz-Self, LD 21
State Representative Lisa Parshley, LD 22State Representative Lisa Parshley, LD 22
State Representative Strom Peterson, LD 21State Representative Strom Peterson, LD 21
State Representative Gerry Pollet, LD 46State Representative Gerry Pollet, LD 46
State Representative Alex Ramel, LD 40State Representative Alex Ramel, LD 40
State Representative Julia Reed, LD 36State Representative Julia Reed, LD 36
State Representative Adison Richards, LD 26State Representative Adison Richards, LD 26
State Representative Cindy Ryu, LD 32State Representative Cindy Ryu, LD 32
State Representative Osman Salahuddin, LD 48State Representative Osman Salahuddin, LD 48
State Representative Tarra Simmons, LD 23State Representative Tarra Simmons, LD 23
State Representative Chris Stearns, LD 47State Representative Chris Stearns, LD 47
State Representative Chipalo Street, LD 37State Representative Chipalo Street, LD 37
State Representative Steve Tharinger, LD 24State Representative Steve Tharinger, LD 24
State Representative Joe Timmons, LD 42State Representative Joe Timmons, LD 42
State Representative Sharon Wylie, LD 49State Representative Sharon Wylie, LD 49
State Representative Janice Zahn, LD 41State Representative Janice Zahn, LD 41

As listed on the campaign's endorsements page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026). We copy names as published and don't verify them.

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