California Court of Appeal · First District · Division One · 2026 judicial election
Charles A. Smiley
Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, First District, Division One · California General Election · 2026-11-03
For Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, First District, Division One
Shall Associate Justice CHARLES A. SMILEY be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
Appears in the First Appellate District: Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, Sonoma.
YES MEANS
Elect Charles A. Smiley to the Court of Appeal for the term provided by law.
NO MEANS
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Official court biography
Background and experience
After Governor Gavin Newsom’s nomination, the Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed Charles A. Smiley to the position of Associate Justice on February 14, 2025. Before…
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