Political Endorsements for the June 2, 2026 California Primary

BY THE HONORABLE STEVE COOLEY

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY (2000-2012)

On June 2, 2026, there will be statewide primary elections.  Among the most important races on the ballot are the contests for judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court.  The vast majority of voters have very little or no information regarding the candidates.  Some of the candidates on the ballot are outstanding and would make an excellent addition to the superior court, and some of the candidates are disreputable, lacking proper temperament and, quite frankly, would be a predictable disaster on the bench. Please note the endorsements listed below.

JUDICIAL (LA County):
              02: ROBERT S. DRAPER
              14: IRENE M. LEE
              64: MARIA LISA GHOBADI
             65: NO ENDORSEMENT
             66: BENNY FORER
              81: DAVID WALGREN
              87: NO ENDORSEMENT
             116: PAT CONNOLLY
             131: DAVID ROSS OR DONNA TRYFMAN
             176: GLORIA MARIN
             181: RYAN DIBBLE

 AND AS PUBLISHED BY THE METROPOLITAN NEWS ENTERPRISE

JUDICIAL (LA County):
              02: ROBERT S. DRAPER
              14: IRENE M. LEE
              64: MARIA LISA GHOBADI
             65: CHELLEI G. JIMENEZ
             66: BENNY FORER
              81: DAVID WALGREN
              87: ANTHONY (A.J.) BAYNE
             116: PAT CONNOLLY
             131: DONNA TRYFMAN
             176: GLORIA MARIN
             181: RYAN DIBBLE