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In some states that say they elect judges, governors choose them instead

  • Written by Bryna Godar, Staff Attorney, State Democracy Research Initiative, University of Wisconsin Law School, University of Wisconsin-Madison
In some states that say they elect judges, governors choose them insteadMinnesota has elections for Supreme Court justices, who serve in this building, but the governor appoints almost every one of them instead.Dennis Macdonald/Photodisc/Getty Images

State supreme court races have become pivotal in current legal battles over issues including abortion, elections, education, the environment and LGBTQ rights. With more...

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