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California Court of Appeal · Fourth District · Division One · 2026 judicial election

Jose S. Castillo

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

EXACT OFFICIAL BALLOT QUESTION

For Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division One

Shall Associate Justice JOSE S. CASTILLO 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 Jose S. Castillo to the Court of Appeal for the term provided by law.

NO MEANS

Do not elect Jose S. Castillo to the Court of Appeal for the term provided by law.

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Background and experience

COURT SERVICESince 2023
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…

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