Associate Justice · California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego)
The ballot and court-roster records cited here do not establish Jose S. Castillo’s personal party affiliation. An appointing governor’s party does not establish a justice’s party.
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
As listed in the 2026 California Roster.
Governor Gavin Newsom nominated Justice Jose S. Castillo to the Court of Appeal in February 2023. Justice Castillo was confirmed two months later. Justice Castillo…
Read the official biography of Jose S. Castillo ↗ · California Courts · checked
