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Judicial Elections Ballot Cram Session

An illustration featuring a ballot box and the text "Voter Game Plan: Judicial Elections Ballot Cram Session." On the left side, a hand drops a white ballot into a ballot box, which features the official seal of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The right side displays the text in bold lettering against a purple background, with the LAist logo in the top right corner.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    Pasadena 91105
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Superior Court judges oversee courtroom proceedings and trials across all of Los Angeles County — it’s a big job and there are lots of judges (more than 400). There is a possibility that you’ll interact with one of these judges at some point in your life, whether through divorce or custody hearings, small claims court, or for contract disputes. So picking judges who align with your values is important. That may seem like an overwhelming job when you see the seemingly endless list of names for these races but we’re here to help. LAist reporter Cato Hernández has been covering judicial elections since 2022 and they will help you navigate these particularly challenging pages on your ballot. Plus, Cato will get into the state-level justices we’re also voting on in this election. They’ll also have experts on hand to add insight and answer questions. Join us for a one-hour rundown on the judges before you cast your vote this fall.

Bookmark LAist’s Voter Game Plan: Everything you need as you prep for the November 3 General Election — study our interactive voter guides and ask questions.


Special Guests:

Laurie Levenson, professor of law at Loyola Marymount University who holds the David W. Burcham Chair in Ethical Advocacy at the LMU Loyola Law School. A former federal prosecutor, she is the founding director of the Loyola Project for the Innocent, the Loyola Center for Ethical Advocacy, and the Fidler Institute on Criminal Justice. 

Hon. Stuart M. Rice (ret), retired Los Angeles County Superior Court judge. A past president of the California Judges Association, he now works at JAMS providing alternative dispute resolution services.

Loyola Marymount University is an underwriting sponsor of LAist. Like other funders, it has no influence on coverage.


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