Fourth Appellate District · Division One

Julia C. Kelety

Associate Justice · California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego)

At a glance

Party affiliation & election context

Is Julia C. Kelety a Republican or Democrat?

The Governor’s announcement published January 31, 2023 identifies Julia C. Kelety as a Democrat.

Read the official appointment announcement ↗ · source reviewed 2026-10-23. 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.

How does the 2026 vote work?

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 2026-11-04

ROLEAssociate Justice

As listed in the 2026 California Roster.

COURTCalifornia Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego)Open court roster →

2026 JUDICIAL ELECTION2026-11-03Open ballot question and voting choices →

Official court biography

Background and experience

COURT SERVICESince 2023

Justice Julia Kelety was nominated for appointment to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One by Governor Gavin Newsom on January 27, 2023.…

Read the official biography of Julia C. Kelety ↗ · California Courts · checked 2026-10-11

Sources & notes

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