Congressional Digest

Supreme Court Debates March 2015 No. 3 Vol. 18
Financing Judicial Elections

Financing Judicial Elections

Constitutionality of Campaign Solicitation Bans

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In 39 States, voters are involved in deciding who serves on their State courts. While proponents of this process contend that it makes judges more accountable, others argue it unduly tarnishes what should be an independent Judicial Branch with partisan politics.

This conflict between democracy and the potential for corruption is on particular display in the days leading up to judicial elections, when candidates appeal to voters for support.

In order to avoid the most direct appearance of impropriety, 30 States have ethical guidelines that prohibit judicial office-seekers from directly asking for campaign …

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