Anna Slotky Reitano advances to Los Angeles Superior Court general election

Anna Slotky Reitano has advanced to the November general election for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, Office No. 65, after election results were certified June 26. The veteran deputy county counsel is campaigning on courtroom experience, fairness and judicial independence in one of the country’s busiest trial courts.

Why it matters: - Los Angeles Superior Court handles criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, mental health and other complex matters. - Reitano’s campaign argues that breadth of courtroom experience helps judges decide cases fairly in a court with a wide-ranging caseload. - The race is also notable because Reitano is the only woman in the field.

What happened: - Anna Slotky Reitano advanced to the November general election for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, Office No. 65, after election results were certified June 26. - Reitano is a veteran attorney with nearly two decades of public service. - She currently serves as a Deputy County Counsel in Los Angeles County’s Justice and Safety Division. - She previously spent more than a decade as a Deputy Public Defender. - Reitano is campaigning in Los Angeles County on experience, fairness and judicial independence.

The details: - In her current role, Reitano supervises civil litigation and advises county departments focused on public safety, youth development and justice initiatives. - As a Deputy Public Defender, Reitano represented thousands of people in court and handled some of the county’s most demanding criminal cases. - Her legal background includes criminal defense, civil litigation, government counsel, constitutional issues and high-stakes legal matters. - Reitano said broad experience is essential for the diverse caseload heard every day in Los Angeles Superior Court. - Reitano thanked voters, volunteers, supporters and organizations for their trust. - Reitano said she looks forward to continuing conversations with voters across Los Angeles County about experience, fairness and judicial independence. - Former primary opponents Chellei Jimenez and Samuel Krause endorsed Reitano, citing her experience, integrity and judicial temperament. - Reitano said judges should not advocate for one side, but should listen carefully, evaluate arguments fairly and apply the law impartially. - Reitano said broad legal experience helps judges recognize different perspectives and approach cases with an open mind. - Reitano said that breadth of experience strengthens public confidence that people will receive a fair hearing.

Between the lines: - Reitano’s messaging centers on judicial independence and experience, a contrast to campaigns that lean on ideology or outside pressure. - Endorsements from former opponents suggest consolidation inside the field and could help Reitano build momentum heading into November. - The campaign is framing the race as a competency test for a role that affects everyday court users, not just lawyers and political insiders.

What's next: - Reitano will continue meeting voters throughout Los Angeles County before the November general election. - The campaign plans to keep emphasizing the qualities it says matter most in judges: experience, impartiality, thoughtfulness and respect for every person in court. - Voters can find more information at the campaign website or follow the campaign on social media @reitanoforjudge.

The bottom line: - Reitano enters the general election with a résumé built on public service and a message aimed squarely at voters looking for an experienced, nonpartisan judge.