User In America, some judges are elected, correct? ChatGPT Yes, that’s correct. In the United States, particularly at the state and local levels, some judges are elected rather than appointed. The method of selection varies by jurisdiction and can include partisan elections, nonpartisan elections, retention elections, or a combination of these methods. In partisan elections, candidates run for judge under a specific political party affiliation, while in nonpartisan elections, candidates do not declare a party affiliation. Retention elections typically involve voters deciding whether to retain or remove a sitting judge.
'Judging:' a Popularity Contest?
'Judging:' a Popularity Contest?
'Judging:' a Popularity Contest?
User In America, some judges are elected, correct? ChatGPT Yes, that’s correct. In the United States, particularly at the state and local levels, some judges are elected rather than appointed. The method of selection varies by jurisdiction and can include partisan elections, nonpartisan elections, retention elections, or a combination of these methods. In partisan elections, candidates run for judge under a specific political party affiliation, while in nonpartisan elections, candidates do not declare a party affiliation. Retention elections typically involve voters deciding whether to retain or remove a sitting judge.