Superior Court Judge, Seat 13
Why does this race matter?
Superior Court judicial seats are rarely contested. But recently, some politicians and city residents have called for judges to hand down harsher sentences for fentanyl drug dealing and other crimes such as burglary and theft, spurring a challenge for two seats.
What does a Superior Court judge do?
Superior Court judges oversee criminal and civil trials in their county. Judges hear evidence and render verdicts and sentences, or preside over jury trials. Judges are required to have passed the bar or served as a judge for ten years before the election. The winner of this election will serve a six-year term.
Candidates
Key Supporters
For Roland
- Ed Lee Democratic Club
- Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club
- Stop Crime Action
- United Democratic Club
- Eastern Neighborhoods Democratic Club
For Thompson
- Willie Brown, former mayor, San Francisco
- Scott Wiener, state senator
- The San Francisco Democratic Party
- The Harvey Milk LGTBQ Democratic Club
- The San Francisco Women’s Political Committee