Fresno County · Statewide General Election
Judge of the Superior Court, Office No. 7 — Fresno County
Draft candidate list — early preview until the state’s official list publishes on August 27, 2026.
On the ballot
- Jeff Hammerschmidt
- Jose L. Salazar
A countywide seat on the Fresno County Superior Court, the state trial court (6-year term).
How this contest works
Top-two runoff: the two leading candidates from the June 2 primary face off; the winner takes office.
The candidates
Jeff Hammerschmidt Jose L. Salazar
June 2 primary — how they advanced
Jeff Hammerschmidt48.9% · 75,209 votes
Jose L. Salazar35.6% · 54,780 votes
Source review: Mixed (74/100) · 1 cited sources
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- fresnocountyca.gov (opens in a new tab)Fresno County elections office — certified June 2, 2026 primary results
Last updated July 30, 2026.