Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Five · California General Election · 2026-11-03
The Governor’s announcement published identifies Brian M. Hoffstadt as a Democrat.
Read the official appointment announcement ↗ · source reviewed . This is a dated report; current party registration has not been independently rechecked.
This California judicial office is nonpartisan. Endorsements and personal affiliation are separate from the ballot question.
On November 3, 2026, voters answer Yes or No on the named justice. Supreme Court questions appear statewide; Court of Appeal questions depend on your county.
California Secretary of State · 2026 electoral procedure ↗ · reviewed
Shall Presiding Justice BRIAN M. HOFFSTADT be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
Appears in the Second Appellate District: Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura.
Elect Brian M. Hoffstadt to the Court of Appeal for the term provided by law.
Do not elect Brian M. Hoffstadt to the Court of Appeal for the term provided by law.
See the independently sourced court membership record separately from this election-specific ballot question.
Justice Hoffstadt has served on the Court of Appeal since August 2014. He served as an Associate Justice in Division Two for ten years, and…
Read the official biography of Brian M. Hoffstadt ↗ · California Courts · checked
