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Ocelot II

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7. Not true in my state, MN.

Reply to Chin music (Reply #5)

Thu Jul 15, 2021, 10:19 PM

Jul 2021

The Governor appoints judges, and after that initial term expires they have to run for election for further terms. They don't run with party affiliation.

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how come are some judges appointed and some elected ? [View all] AllaN01Bear Jul 2021 OP

Each state has its own procedure. Federal judges are all appointed, but Ocelot II Jul 2021 #1

Because different states have different constitutions and laws. n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2021 #2

Which judges? Where? PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #3

thank you all for your info. AllaN01Bear Jul 2021 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #5

Not true in my state, MN. Ocelot II Jul 2021 #7

In IA, for trial judges, the governor chooses between two candidates rsdsharp Jul 2021 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #11

In addition to appointed or elected, there are some judges who get appointed/nominated but RockRaven Jul 2021 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #8

I looked it up to make sure I was remembering correctly... I was, pretty much. RockRaven Jul 2021 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #14

In my state it's not really like a re-election. They can't campaign to keep their seats. Hamlette Jul 2021 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #12

"Missouri Plan"--"non-partisan" selection method. lastlib Jul 2021 #15