Hon. Kate Watson

Republican Party Winner

100% (1,663 of 1,663) Primary votes

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6th Circuit - Douglas County

EXPERIENCE

6th Judicial Circuit Court Judge: 2023 - Present
- Appointed 2023
Douglas County State's Attorney: 2016 - 2023
Douglas County Assistant State's Attorney: 1996 - 2016
Private Practice: 1993-96

EDUCATION

University of Colorado Boulder: B.S. Journalism and Mass Communication- 1990
University of Illinois John Marshall School of Law: J.D. - 1993

RATINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS

Illinois State Bar Association's Advisory Committee Result:

Kate Watson – Recommended

Number of Respondents	72
Criteria	Score
Meets Requirements Of Office	93.06
Integrity	95.77
Impartiality	92.86
Legal Ability	94.29
Temperament	95.83
Court Management	97.06
Health	100
Sensitivity	92.75

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