SB 42 – Provide for the Partisan Election of Judges and Justices

Bill Description

SB42 proposes to restore the judicial election system to its previous format, shifting from the current nonpartisan structure to a partisan system. This change would allow judicial candidates to declare political affiliations and receive party endorsements. The bill seeks to enhance transparency for voters by providing greater insight into candidates' values and judicial philosophies while ensuring election integrity. It would apply to positions such as Supreme Court justices, district court judges, and other judicial offices.