Excerpt
Federal judges — including those on the U.S. Supreme Court — are
appointed by the president and serve until retirement or death. At the
State level, however, many judges are elected by voters and have to
campaign for office in much the same way that politicians do.
Controversies most often associated with legislative and executive
elections are increasingly arising during judicial elections as well,
raising key questions about these individuals’ independence on the
bench.
Critics of the system of electing judges say it demeans the
judiciary by subjecting it to the often-harsh rhetoric of the cam…
In This Issue
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Foreword
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The Selection and Removal of Judges
Recent Developments in the States
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Lower Court Holding Lower Court Holding
Decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
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Before the Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
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Opinion of the Court
Elected State Judges Must Recuse Themselves From Cases Involving the Financial Interests of Major Campaign Donors
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Pro & Con
Does the Constitution Require Elected State Judges to Withdraw From Cases Involving Large Campaign Donors?
