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Anne Richardson · California 2nd DCA Division 2 retention · 2026

Elections
2026
California
State judiciary
Anne Richardson

AR

Anne Richardson

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

California 2nd District Court of Appeal Division 2 Anne Richardson's seat

On the ballot · 2026

State judiciary — California

Key dates

NOV3Tue
Election

Up for retention

Voters decide whether Anne Richardson keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2024
Before this court: Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court · 2018–2024
Directing Attorney, Public Counsel · 2014–2018
Partner, Hadsell, Stormer, Richardson and Renick LLP · 1998–2014
Associate, Hadsell, Stormer, Richardson and Renick LLP · 1993–1998
Public Interest Fellow, Litt and Stormer · 1990–1992
Law Clerk to Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer, U.S. District Court, Central District of California · 1989–1990
Recent opinions: Luna v. Top Dawg Entertainment (opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026 ·
Held naming plaintiffs who never sought court approval to sue anonymously was a privileged report.
People v. Miranda (opens in a new tab)
Jul 13, 2026 ·
Upheld a state law regulating concealed arms as facially consistent with the Second Amendment.
Roe v. Smith (opens in a new tab)
Nov 21, 2025 ·
Reversed a pseudonym order after finding the court erred in balancing the public's court access.
Sources: Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 9.30.24 (opens in a new tab)
Anne Richardson | Second Appellate District | District Courts of Appeal (opens in a new tab)
Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election (California Secretary of State) (opens in a new tab)

Past Offices

California 2nd District Court of Appeal Division 2 Stephen Goorvitch's seat

Elections
2026
California
State judiciary
Anne Richardson

AR

Anne Richardson

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

California 2nd District Court of Appeal Division 2 Anne Richardson's seat

On the ballot · 2026

State judiciary — California

Key dates

NOV3Tue
Election

Up for retention

Voters decide whether Anne Richardson keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2024
Before this court: Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court · 2018–2024
Directing Attorney, Public Counsel · 2014–2018
Partner, Hadsell, Stormer, Richardson and Renick LLP · 1998–2014
Associate, Hadsell, Stormer, Richardson and Renick LLP · 1993–1998
Public Interest Fellow, Litt and Stormer · 1990–1992
Law Clerk to Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer, U.S. District Court, Central District of California · 1989–1990
Recent opinions: Luna v. Top Dawg Entertainment (opens in a new tab)
Oct 8, 2026 ·
Held naming plaintiffs who never sought court approval to sue anonymously was a privileged report.
People v. Miranda (opens in a new tab)
Jul 13, 2026 ·
Upheld a state law regulating concealed arms as facially consistent with the Second Amendment.
Roe v. Smith (opens in a new tab)
Nov 21, 2025 ·
Reversed a pseudonym order after finding the court erred in balancing the public's court access.
Sources: Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 9.30.24 (opens in a new tab)
Anne Richardson | Second Appellate District | District Courts of Appeal (opens in a new tab)
Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election (California Secretary of State) (opens in a new tab)

Past Offices

California 2nd District Court of Appeal Division 2 Stephen Goorvitch's seat

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Also on the ballot

Stephen Goorvitch · Nonpartisan
Mark Hanasono · Nonpartisan
Rashida Adams · Nonpartisan
Armen Tamzarian · Nonpartisan
Audra Mori · Nonpartisan

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Also on the ballot

Stephen Goorvitch · Nonpartisan
Mark Hanasono · Nonpartisan
Rashida Adams · Nonpartisan
Armen Tamzarian · Nonpartisan
Audra Mori · Nonpartisan

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