John LeSueur brings more than 22 years of legal experience to the bench, including 19 years in public service and litigation in administrative, state, and federal courts. He has supervised regulatory teams, advised elected officials, represented state agencies, and now serves as Assistant City Attorney in Yuma.
John combines deep Arizona roots with a steady temperament, a commitment to impartiality, and practical experience resolving complex legal and community issues.
Education: Graduated from a top 5 public law school on a full-ride academic scholarship.
Public service: Nineteen years advising state and local officials and supervising public teams.
Judicial temperament: Demonstrated impartiality, respect for process, and collaborative problem solving.
Local roots and commitment: Deep Arizona ties and ongoing service to Yuma municipal government.
Public safety and community focus: Experience with law enforcement, administrative enforcement, and agency oversight.
A good judge respects the fact-finding role of jurors and the policymaking role of elected officials. Chief Justice Roberts famously stated during his Senate confirmation hearing:
“Judges . . . are servants of the law, not the other way around. Judges are like umpires. Umpires don't make the rules; they apply them. The role of an umpire and a judge is critical. They make sure everybody plays by the rules. But it is a limited role. Nobody ever went to a ballgame to see the umpire.”
A good judge is:
independent, but not imperial,
fair but firm,
impartial but discerning,
modest but not timid,
civil and wise.
I possess these attributes and will carry out my judicial duties with integrity and dignity.
Yuma County elects judges to the Superior Court. There are seven divisions.
Divisions 2, 3 and 5 will be on the ballot in 2026. The other four divisions will be on the ballot in 2028.
Division 2: Judge Farrar has declared her intent to run for reelection in Division 2.
Division 3: Judge Kenworthy must resign before the 2026 election, so his replacement will be temporarily appointed by Governor Hobbs before seeking election as Superior Court Judge for Division 3.
Division 5: Judge Nelson intends to serve to the end of his term but not run for reelection. This means Division 5 will be an “open” seat that will be determined in the November 3, 2026, election. John is running for election in Division 5.
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