Judges and Judiciary
Mar. 5, 2025
Newsom on track to appoint record-breaking number of judges
With nearly two years left in his term, Gov. Gavin Newsom has already appointed 576 judges--putting him on pace to surpass his predecessors and reshape the California judiciary. His rapid appointment rate, coupled with a wave of retirements, could see him appoint over 800 judges by the end of his tenure, leaving a lasting imprint on the state's courts.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is on track to leave an unprecedented mark on California's judiciary, having already appointed 576 judges with nearly two years left in his term.
At his current pace, Newsom is set to surpass the 644 judicial appointments made by his predecessor, Gov. Jerry Brown, well before his final year in office -- an achievement driven by a wave of judicial retirements and an aggressive appointment strategy. If his current rate continues, Newsom could appoint more than...
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