ANALYSIS BY LAist FOR JUDGES IN LA COUNTY
15 judgeships are on the ballot. Of these, 11 races are contested. This guide evaluates each candidate through a fairness and equity lens — with attention to professional background, LACBA ratings, misconduct records, and whether candidates have experience representing marginalized or low-income communities. LEARN MORE HERE.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Endorsed candidates by LACDP: https://www.lacdp.org/candidates > 15 judgeships are on the ballot. Of these, 11 races are contested.
Other sources of information for LA:Endorsed candidates by LAYD: https://lacyd.nationbuilder.com/endorsements > No recommendation for judgesList from LAForward is very limited: https://www.laforward.org/endorsementsCA YIMBY: https://yimbyaction.org/endorsements/2026/june-2026-california-primary-election vote[…]2xb0DkhwwwVpl7qLs5YLNAmS0MRfK6zFWzuBoTyL41zrauDBoCwaoQAvD_BwE > No recommendation for judges
Endorsed candidates by DPOC: https://orangecountydemocrats.com/endorsements-3 > 2 judgesEndorsed candidates by SFCDP: https://www.sfdems.org/endorsements/june-2-2026-primary-election > 1 judgeEndorsed candidates by Santa Clara CDP: https://sccdp.org/index.php/voter-resources/endorsements/2026-endorsements/ > no recommendation for judgesEndorsed candidates by San Diego CDP: https://www.sddemocrats.org/candidates-2026p.html – 2 judgesEndorsed candidates by Contra Costa CDP: https://contracostadems.com/2026-primary/ > no recommendation for judgesEndorsed candidates by San Bernardino CDP: https://www.sanbernardinodemocrats.org/ > no recommendation for judgesEndorsed candidates for Riverside CDP: https://www.riversidecountydemocrats.org/endorsements/ – 1 judge