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Only troubled judges would stand for election under proposed law

Kiera Riley Arizona Capitol Times//February 16, 2024//

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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//

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

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