Judicial Selection in the States
Court asked to let judicial candidates identify party, raise money
Ohio :: July 29, 2010 :: Columbus Dispatch
Judicial candidates in Ohio will appear on the ballot as Democrats and Republicans this November and will be able to speak more freely on political...
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Minnesota's restrictions on fundraising and endorsements by judicial candidates violated their free speech rights, overturning parts of the...
Vietnamese native holds lead in Oklahoma County district judge race
Oklahoma :: July 28, 2010 :: The Oklahoman
Cindy Truong lead in early returns for Oklahoma County district judge race.
In recent years, proposals have been introduced by legislators, governors, courts, and citizens' groups in nearly every state to limit the role of politics in the selection of state judges.
The extent of these activities underscores the recognition that an independent judiciary is essential to the maintenance of public trust and confidence in the court system.
The American Judicature Society, through funding from the Open Society Institute, has contributed to these efforts by compiling comprehensive information on judicial selection processes in each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia. Topics covered include methods of selecting, retaining, and removing of judges; successful and unsuccessful reform efforts; the roles of parties, interest groups, and professional organizations in selecting judges; and the diversity of the bench.
- To view state-specific information, select a state from the drop-down menu in the upper right or from the map below.
- To view practices among states, select a topic on the left.