Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Jillian B. Francis retention
Maricopa County, Arizona
My vote power
Retention race
Election date
November 3, 2026 · General election
About this office
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Civil Rights,
Jillian B. Francis
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Jillian B. Francis is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge on the 2026 retention ballot.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Was named a Maricopa County Superior Court judge by Governor Doug Ducey in October 2022. Before that she was an Assistant Attorney General handling criminal appeals and election cases for the state.
October 21, 2022
Source: arizonadailyindependent.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's judicial review commission in 2026. In surveys, 94% rated her legal ability and 88% rated her fairness as acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's judicial review commission in 2026. In surveys, 94% rated her legal ability and 88% rated her fairness as acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov