Superior court judges in maricopa county remain in office by the approval of voters in retention elections. There are no opponents in these elections. Voters cast a yes vote to retain a judge.

Understanding the Context

Judges are appointed through a merit process. Judicial candidates are selected for their legal ability and professional and personal achievements rather than their mastery of political campaigns. The judicial branch of arizona is responsible for the operational oversight of both general and limited jurisdiction courts in maricopa county. The superior court is a court of general.

Key Insights

Superior court judges in maricopa county remain in office by the approval of voters in retention elections. There are no opponents in these elections. Voters cast a yes vote to retain a judge. The score is the percentage of all evaluators who.