Catherine H. McQueen, a judge on the Maryland 6th Judicial Circuit Court in Montgomery County, is running to retain her seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The race is nonpartisan with five seats to fill, and voters may choose up to five candidates, according to BallotReady. Three other candidates are also in the race: James J. Dietrich, Sharon V. Burrell and Victor M. Del Pino.
Candidate information
- Name: Catherine H. McQueen (goes by "Kate")
- Party: Nonpartisan
- Office sought: Maryland 6th Judicial Circuit Court Judge, Montgomery County
- Education: Bachelor's in political science, Clemson University (1997); juris doctor, George Washington University (2001)
- Bar admissions: Maryland (2001), District of Columbia (2003), Virginia (2009)
- Professional memberships: Montgomery County Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association (member since 2001)
Experience and public service
McQueen has served as a judge on the Maryland 6th Judicial Circuit Court in Montgomery County since 2024, according to BallotReady.
Before taking the bench, she worked as a principal attorney at Offit Kurman, according to the Maryland Manual On-Line. She also practiced as an attorney at Selzer, Gurvitch, Rabin & Obecny LLC.
McQueen serves as a member of the Task Force to Study Fiduciary Adjudication in Maryland, an appointment spanning 2025 to 2026, according to the Maryland Manual On-Line.
This profile was compiled from publicly available records, including the Maryland Manual On-Line and BallotReady. The Bethesda Beacon will update this profile as additional information becomes available.
