In the Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge race, immigration attorney Alisa Thomas holds a large lead over criminal defense attorney Bryan Hackett. - Thomas, an immigration attorney, is ahead in the primary election results.
- Hackett, a criminal defense attorney, trails behind. - The race is part of the 2026 primary elections in Santa Cruz County.
- Final results are pending as votes are still being counted. The outcome will determine the next judge for the county's superior court.