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Judges and Judiciary,
Government

Mar. 2, 2020

San Francisco judges choose sides in open judicial races

It’s been two years since four San Francisco County deputy public defenders challenged incumbent judges on the rationale they were appointed by Republican governors and did not represent the liberal city residents they served, but the bitterness of that race has lingered.

It's been two years since four San Francisco County deputy public defenders challenged incumbent judges on the rationale they were appointed by Republican governors and did not represent the liberal city residents they served, but the bitterness of that race has lingered.

Those unsuccessful challenges, as well as the recall of Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge M. Aar...