Jaime Michelle Hawk
Non-Partisan | Washington
Candidate Profile
Activist
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jaime Michelle Hawk
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
Justice of the Supreme Court, Seat 3
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (9)
National Women's Political Caucus NWPC
National Women's Political Caucus of Washington
48th District Democrats
36th District Democrats
30th District Democrats
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Elizabeth Warren (2020)
Hillary Clinton (2016)
Patty Murray (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Mike Pellicciotti (2026)
OTHER INFORMATION
In an article by the Lynnwood Times, Hawk stated that “Our Supreme Court needs justices with broad experience, an understanding of how the laws of our state impact people and families, and a commitment to ensuring equal treatment under the law.” She further stated, “I’ve spent my career dedicated to making the promise of justice real. On the Supreme Court, I will protect your rights and freedoms, and the rule of law.”
In a press release from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Washington, Hawk described Washington’s money bail system as “fundamentally unfair” because it results in the “many harms of jailing of people in Washington before trial when they are unable to pay money bail.” Hawk further stated that “Washington’s bail practices and use of money bail is a glaring example of the reality that for people facing criminal charges in our state, there are two systems – one for the wealthy and one for the poor.”
In an article by Range Media in May 2022, Hawk, along with the ACLU, was “working with academic researchers to figure out what can be learned from keeping misdemeanor defendants out of jail during the pandemic. But for now, she feels confident in her position that counties should be offering pretrial services that are paid for by the county, not the defendant,” she stated that “There’s a lot that can be done at the county level.” Additionally, Hawk stated that “when my clients were released pretrial and I was able to work with them and their families, and they were able to keep their jobs and housing,” and stated she got better outcomes.
In a PubliCola article, the ACLU of Washington opposed challenges to the Washington Supreme Court juvenile sentencing decisions. Opponents argued the rulings allow judges to impose sentences informed by research on adolescent brain development and to correct prior excessive sentences. Jaime Hawk, legal strategy director for the ACLU of Washington’s Campaign for Smart Justice, stated that “Prosecutors will only lose power if they are recommending that a sentence be maintained that a judge would otherwise now find unjust.”
In 2025, Hawk participated in “Color of Justice” for middle school students at the court.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Was Dobbs v. Jackson rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: In Dobbs, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal constitution does not confer a right to abortion.)
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Does the federal Constitution support the right to physician assisted suicide? Please explain in light of Washington v. Glucksberg (1997).
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Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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How do you view the judiciary’s role in matters of abortion regulation following Dobbs?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Do you believe religious liberty is at risk in the United States. If so, what is the judiciary's proper role in addressing this issue?
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Does the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment require government to be strictly secular or does it allow for the nation's religious heritage?
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Was Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held tha the state may not show religious hostility when enforcing anti-discrimination laws against a business owner.)
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VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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What is your understanding of parental rights under the Constitution regarding the upbringing of children, particularly regarding choices about education and sexual identity?
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Is gender identity a protected class under the Constitution? Please explain the constitutional basis for your view.
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Describe your judicial philosophy.
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Do you believe judges should primarily apply the law according to its original public meaning, or do you believe the law evolves over time to reflect contemporary values?
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Which current or past U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
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Was Obergefell v. Hodges rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses create a right for same-sex couples to marry.)
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A. How should a judge approach a case where the constitutional or statutory text is clear on its face? B. Conversely, how should a judge proceed when the text is ambiguous or silent on a disputed issue?
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What is your view of judicial restraint versus judicial activism? How do you define each?
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What is the proper role of a judge?
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When applying or interpreting the text of a statute or constitutional provision, is it ever proper for a judge to consider present day public opinion or consequences?
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If precedent departs from the Constitution’s text or original meaning, should a judge follow it or correct the error? Please explain.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
The burden of proof in a criminal case is generally that the state must provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Some say the reason the burden of proof is so high is because we greatly value ensuring that the innocent are not unjustly imprisoned. Please comment on this topic.
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When reviewing wrongful conviction claims, what role, if any, should judges play in determining remedies?
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2ND AMENDMENT
What is your understanding of the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Which branch of government do you believe was intended to wield the most authority?
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