judicial retention
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3 Colorado justices shrug off Trump decision, scandal fallout to cruise to retention
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Three Colorado Supreme Court justices easily won their retention elections on Tuesday, brushing off a recent controversial decision to disqualify the Republican presidential candidate and disapproval of how the court handled a contracting scandal. Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez, Justice Brian D. Boatright and Justice Maria E. Berkenkotter were poised to secure new 10-year terms,…
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Title Board advances proposed constitutional amendment to raise threshold for judicial retention
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The Title Board on Wednesday advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would require at least 55% of voters to support a judge’s retention, rather than the simple majority that is needed currently. However, the change, if enacted, may have limited impact. Of the judges and justices who were retained in 2020 and 2022, none received less…
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Title Board advances proposed constitutional amendment to raise threshold for judicial retention
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The Title Board on Wednesday advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would require at least 55% of voters to support a judge’s retention, rather than the simple majority that is needed currently. However, the change, if enacted, may have limited impact. Of the judges and justices who were retained in 2020 and 2022, none received less…
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Title Board advances proposed constitutional amendment to raise threshold for judicial retention
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The Title Board on Wednesday advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would require at least 55% of voters to support a judge’s retention, rather than the simple majority that is needed currently. However, the change, if enacted, may have limited impact. Of the judges and justices who were retained in 2020 and 2022, none received less…
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Williams readies constitutional amendment
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A constitutional amendment that would reduce the lengthy and repetitive language regarding judicial retention questions on election ballots is on Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams‘ wish list for the upcoming state legislative session. Williams and his staff outlined his legislative plans to the Bipartisan Election Advisory Committee Thursday, Dec. 15. The committee includes county clerks,…
