Juliet Macaulay

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

On the ballot · 2026

State judiciary — California

Key dates

Voters decide whether Juliet Macaulay keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2026
Before this court: Judge, Orange County Superior Court · 2022–2026
Chief Administrative Law Judge, California Department of Social Services · 2020–2022
Presiding Administrative Law Judge, California Department of Social Services · 2016–2020
Administrative Law Judge, California Department of Social Services · 2012–2016
Commissioner, California Board of Parole Hearings · 2011
Deputy Commissioner, California Board of Parole Hearings · 2004–2011
Sole Practitioner, Law Offices of Juliet Macaulay · 1997–2004
Sources: Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.7.2026 (opens in a new tab)
Juliet O. Macaulay | Fourth Appellate District (opens in a new tab)