Anthony (A.J.) Bayne

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

2 candidates ran for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office No. 087 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Anthony (A.J.) Bayne

Deputy Public Defender, County of Los Angeles. A Los Angeles County deputy public defender who says he has more than 30 years of courtroom experience and has tried over 100 jury trials to verdict. The Los Angeles County Bar Association rated him Well Qualified for this seat.

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Quick answers

What does the Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office No. 087 seat do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who is Anthony (A.J.) Bayne running against?

David Dejute, for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office No. 087.

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