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California Appellate Justices Face Retention Election
Original: About the Retention Election for California Appellate Justices
California's appellate court justices are up for retention, a process in which voters decide whether sitting judges keep their seats. The Santa Barbara Independent has drawn attention to the election, explaining how retention votes work and why appellate judges, typically confirmed with little public scrutiny, end up on the ballot at all.
Why now: Voters are preparing to decide on judges on their ballot and want an explanation of how retention elections work.
CaliforniaCalifornia Court of AppealSanta Barbara Independent
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- About the Retention Election for California Appellate Justices · The Santa Barbara Independent
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