Judges and Judiciary
Feb. 5, 2026
San Francisco judge in dispute with DA now faces election fight
Former state attorney Anthony Tartaglio is running to unseat San Francisco Superior Court Judge Michelle Tong, citing public criticism of her record as judicial challenges continue to rise statewide.
A judge who has been repeatedly criticized by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office may face a rare election in June, as a former deputy state attorney said he decided to run for her seat after Googling her name.
Former deputy attorney general Anthony Tartaglio submitted a declaration of intent Tuesday to unseat San Francisco Superior Court Judge Michelle Tong in June's election -- the only seat in the county with a proposed challenge as the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadlin...
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