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Joanne Motoike

Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three · California General Election · 2026-11-03

EXACT OFFICIAL BALLOT QUESTION

For Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three

Shall Presiding Justice JOANNE MOTOIKE be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

Appears in the Fourth Appellate District: Imperial, Inyo, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego.

YES MEANS

Elect Joanne Motoike to the Court of Appeal for the term provided by law.

NO MEANS

Do not elect Joanne Motoike to the Court of Appeal for the term provided by law.

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Background and experience

COURT SERVICESince 2022
Presiding Justice Joanne Motoike was appointed to the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 3, by Governor Gavin Newsom on May 2, 2022. She was…

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