Candidate information

2026 General Election

Voter Guide

Endorsed Candidates

Judge Recommendations

Vote YES

Presiding Justice,Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 5 Brian M. Hoffstadt

Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal , Second District Division 6 Tari L. Cody

Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Second District Division 6 Kenneth R. Yegan

Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Second District Division 8 John Wiley

Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Second District Division 8 Matthew A. Scherb 

Vote NO on all other judges.

Candidate Information Calendar

November 3, 2026

Election Day

Happening Now

Ballots arriving by mail. Secure drop boxes opening statewide

October 19, 2026

Last day to register to vote

October 20 - November 3, 2026

Voters can still register and vote the same day at their county elections office or a vote center (conditional registration)

October 24, 2026

Vote centers open for early in-person voting in Voter's Choice Act counties

October 31, 2026

In-person early voting open across California; more vote centers open in Voter's Choice Act counties

November 3, 2026

ELECTION DAY

POLLS OPEN 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

December 11, 2026

Secretary of State certifies the results

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