Emma Smith
Emma Smith is a judge of the Superior Court of Riverside County in California. Smith assumed office in 2018.
Smith won re-election for judge of the Superior Court of Riverside County in California outright in the primary scheduled on June 2, 2026, after the primary and general election were canceled.
Education
Smith obtained a J.D. from the Santa Clara University School of Law in 2006.[1]
Career
- 2018-present: Judge, Superior Court of Riverside County, California
- -2018: Riverside County Public Defender’s Office
- 2017-2018: Assistant public defender
- 2009-2017: Senior deputy public defender
- 2007-2008: Attorney, California Appellate Project[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Riverside County, California (2026)
General election
The general election scheduled for November 3, 2026, was canceled.
Nonpartisan primary
The primary scheduled for June 2, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Emma Smith (Nonpartisan) won election in the primary for Superior Court of Riverside County without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
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2020
Incumbent Emma Smith was the only candidate to file and won the position by default when the election was canceled.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Emma Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Emma Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California
State courts:
California Supreme Court • California Courts of Appeal • California Superior Courts
State resources:
Courts in California • California judicial elections • Judicial selection in California
