Shantrice Anderson is running for Seattle Municipal Court Judge, Position 6, in the November 3, 2026, general election. The official King County Elections candidate list identifies her as the sole candidate in this nonpartisan race.
On her campaign website, Anderson describes herself as an attorney and judge pro tempore. She says her experience in public defense and temporary judicial service informs an approach centered on careful listening and fair application of the law.
Anderson says she wants the court to reflect the community it serves and maintain public trust. Her campaign emphasizes dignity, patience and consideration of each case’s effects on individuals, families and communities.
Her campaign biography says she attended Gonzaga University and earned her law degree from Seattle University School of Law. She describes participation in the school’s International Human Rights Clinic and service as national director of community service for the National Black Law Students Association.
Anderson’s descriptions of her background and judicial approach in this profile come from her own campaign materials.
Sources: King County Elections, 2026 general-election candidate list (https://info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/Vote/contests/candidates.aspx?eid=55); Shantrice Anderson’s campaign website (https://andersonforjudge.com/).
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.







