Who is running for Court of Appeal, District 2, Division Five: retain Presiding Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt? in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Court of Appeal, District 2, Division Five: retain Presiding Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt? on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District.

This is a retention vote: voters decide yes or no on keeping this judge for another term. Judges may not promise how they would rule, so we show experience and record instead of issue positions.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.