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Only troubled judges would stand for election under proposed law

Kiera Riley Arizona Capitol Times//February 16, 2024//[read_meter]

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Only troubled judges would stand for election under proposed law

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Only troubled judges would stand for election under proposed law

Kiera Riley Arizona Capitol Times//February 16, 2024//[read_meter]

At a glance The Senate Elections Committee approved a resolution to link judicial retention elections to “good behavior” instead of term limits. Supporters argue the change aims to prevent politicization,...

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Tags: judicial retention elections, Jonathan Paton, Arizona Judges Association, Judicial Performance Review Commission, Commission on Appellate Court Appointments, Goldwater Institute, Katie Hobbs, Ben Toma, Dave Byers, David Gowan, lawfare, Arizona Supreme Court

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