The Fighting Back Podcast | Judicial Candidate Series - Steve Kerestes

The Fighting Back Podcast | Judicial Candidate Series - Temika Hampton Johnson

In this episode, we're joined by Temika Hampton-Johnson, a candidate for Circuit Judge, Group 1 in Orange County. She shares the journey that brought her to this point — the experiences that shaped her legal career, the values she would carry to the bench, and the moment she decided to make this run. The Fighting Back Podcast remains committed to giving every candidate an equal seat at the table, because an informed community is the foundation of a fair democracy.

The Fighting Back Podcast | Judicial Candidate Series - Judi Hayes

In this episode, we sit down with Judi Hayes, a candidate for County Judge, Group 21 in Orange County. Judi brings a wealth of experience and a grounded perspective to this race, and in this conversation, she pulls back the curtain on the career that prepared her for this moment, the values she would carry into the courtroom, and what motivates her to serve her community at this level. County courts touch everyday lives in a very real way, and Judi Hayes wants to be the person standing in that role for you. The Fighting Back Podcast is honored to bring you these conversations, because every seat on the ballot matters, and so does your vote.

The Fighting Back Podcast | Judicial Candidate Series - Kamilah Perry

In this episode, we sit down with Kamilah Perry, a candidate for Circuit Judge, Group 31 in Orange County. Kamilah's path to this race is one worth hearing, shaped by real courtroom experience, a deep commitment to justice, and a belief that the right person on the bench can make a difference in people's lives. She's not just running for a seat, she's running with a purpose. Tune in as she shares her story and her vision. The Fighting Back Podcast is committed to bringing you the conversations that matter most, because an empowered voter is the foundation of a fair democracy.

The Fighting Back Podcast | Judicial Candidate Series - Steve Kerestes

In this episode, we're joined by Steve Kerestes, a candidate for Circuit Judge, Group 31 in Orange County. Steve brings his own unique path to this race, and in this conversation, he opens up about the moments that defined his career in law, the principles that guide him, and what's driving him to step up and seek a seat on the bench. If you want to know who's asking for your vote and why, this is the episode for you. The Fighting Back Podcast is here to make sure every voice in this race gets heard, because an informed community is a powerful one.

The Fighting Back Podcast | Judicial Candidate Series — Christie Mitchell

In this episode, we sit down with Christie Lou Mitchell, a candidate for Circuit Judge, Group 2 in Orange County. We explore the experiences that shaped her legal career, the values she would bring to the bench, and why she decided to make this run. The Fighting Back Podcast believes every candidate deserves the chance to speak directly to the community, because when voters are informed, democracy works the way it should.