Nonpartisan · Incumbent
On the ballot · 2026
Key dates
Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2022
Held the workers' compensation appeals board may not extend its own deadline to act on petitions.
Held a second voluntary dismissal under a federal rule does not bar a later state court suit.
Reversed a ruling that a resentencing petitioner was categorically ineligible for relief.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
On the ballot · 2026
Key dates
Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2022
Held the workers' compensation appeals board may not extend its own deadline to act on petitions.
Held a second voluntary dismissal under a federal rule does not bar a later state court suit.
Reversed a ruling that a resentencing petitioner was categorically ineligible for relief.
