Temika Hampton-Johnson
Hampton-Johnson is an Orlando-area attorney in private practice who previously worked as a public defender and, before that, as a probation and parole officer. She holds a J.D. from the Florida A&M University College of Law and an MBA and a BBA in accounting from Stetson University. She co-chairs the City of Orlando Civil Service Board, serves on the board of The LGBT+ Center Orlando, and has volunteered with Legal Aid since 2013 and with the Florida Rights Restoration effort. She led the August 18, 2026 primary for 9th Circuit Group 1 with 46.3%, ahead of incumbent Judge Mikaela Nix, and advanced to a November 3 runoff against Charles Hart.
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Positions on the major issues
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No public position found on 7 issues
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Other issues this candidate has raised
- Judicial approach — In her 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Hampton-Johnson says she would decide matters on the facts, evidence and binding precedent, free from political influence or personal bias, and would treat every person the same regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation or economic status.
- Policy positions declined — Hampton-Johnson says judicial canons prohibit her from taking positions on political policy issues, and that within the court system she is focused on improving access to the courts and restoring public trust in the judiciary.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- J.D., Florida A&M University College of Law; MBA and BBA in accounting, Stetson University. Career as a probation and parole officer, then assistant public defender, then private practice; hundreds of pro bono hours as a Legal Aid volunteer since 2013.
- Co-chair of the City of Orlando Civil Service Board and board member of The LGBT+ Center Orlando. No judicial experience.
- Received 76,618 votes (46.30%) in the August 18, 2026 primary, forcing a November runoff.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Florida State Hispanic Chamber of CommerceSources: Ballotpedia candidate page (2026-09)
- Central Florida AFL-CIO
- Orlando Sentinel editorial board (endorsed her in the August primary; listed among her endorsements by The Florida Trib)
- Florida Rising