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A map of the selection processes for state supreme courts in the United States. The map covers the initial selection (in the case of an open seat), as well as the process by which a judge can seek additional terms. For the sake of simplicity various factors that go into state supreme court selection are not covered by this map; for example, the confirmation process of appointments is not covered here.

 
Gubernatorial appointment, judges serve a single term
 
Gubernatorial appointment and re-appointment
 
Gubernatorial appointment, other body re-appoints
 
Gubernatorial appointment, followed by retention election
 
Legislative appointment and re-appointment
 
Non-partisan elections
 
Partisan elections
 
Partisan election, followed by retention election

Source: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/judicial-selection-significant-figures

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current16:28, 25 February 2023Thumbnail for version as of 16:28, 25 February 2023800 × 520 (117 KB)Needforspeed888Ohio update
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01:17, 23 July 2020Thumbnail for version as of 01:17, 23 July 20201,513 × 983 (44 KB)Orser67A map of the selection processes for state supreme courts in the United States. The map covers the initial selection (in the case of an open seat), as well as the process by which a judge can seek a second term. For the sake of simplicity various factors that go into state supreme court selection are not covered by this map; for example, the confirmation process of appointments is not covered here.

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