Mar. 3, 2026
With 715 judicial appointments, Newsom eyes another historic benchmark
With 715 judges and justices appointed so far, retirements, vacancies, and political uncertainty could determine whether the governor hits another historic milestone.
Data released Monday shows Gov. Gavin Newsom has had an immense impact on California's judiciary. When he departs in January, Newsom will leave behind a judiciary that is more female and more diverse, with a vast array of legal specialties represented.
But events between now and then could lead to drastically different numbers of overall appointments. A year ago, Newsom was nearing the then-unprecedented mark of 644 judges and justices that Gov. Jerry Brown appointed during hi...
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