Arlan Harrell

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

On the ballot · 2026

State judiciary — California

Key dates

Voters decide whether Arlan Harrell keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2025
Before this court: Presiding Judge, Fresno County Superior Court · 2020–2022
Assistant Presiding Judge, Fresno County Superior Court · 2018–2020
Judge, Fresno County Superior Court · 2006–2025
Court Commissioner, Fresno County Superior Court · 2003–2006
Deputy District Attorney, Fresno County District Attorney’s Office · 1994–2003
Associate, Lang, Richert & Patch · 1992–1994
Recent opinions: Myers v. Department of Motor Vehicles (opens in a new tab)
Apr 20, 2026 ·
Upheld a finding that video showed no continuous 15-minute observation before the first breath test.
Sources: Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.7.25 (opens in a new tab)
Arlan L. Harrell | Court of Appeal bio (opens in a new tab)

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

On the ballot · 2026

Key dates

Voters decide whether Arlan Harrell keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2025
Before this court: Presiding Judge, Fresno County Superior Court · 2020–2022
Assistant Presiding Judge, Fresno County Superior Court · 2018–2020
Judge, Fresno County Superior Court · 2006–2025
Court Commissioner, Fresno County Superior Court · 2003–2006
Deputy District Attorney, Fresno County District Attorney’s Office · 1994–2003
Associate, Lang, Richert & Patch · 1992–1994
Recent opinions: Myers v. Department of Motor Vehicles (opens in a new tab)
Apr 20, 2026 ·
Upheld a finding that video showed no continuous 15-minute observation before the first breath test.
Sources: Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.7.25 (opens in a new tab)
Arlan L. Harrell | Court of Appeal bio (opens in a new tab)