Judge Elaissia Sears made history in 2018 as the youngest judge in the state of Arizona. She is passionate about making the courts more accessible to the public and helping people resolve their cases with fairness and empathy. She is the first woman and Black person to hold the role in Mesa, Arizona. She believes her community deserves someone who truly cares and reflects the makeup of the district. She is running for re-election for her 3rd term to continue putting the people of West Mesa first.