Judicial Retention Election - Oklahoma Policy Institute

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Judicial Retention Election - Oklahoma Policy Institute

Oklahoma is one of 39 states where voters have a role in selecting judges. While judges to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and Court of Civil Appeals – known collectively as appellate judges – are appointed initially by the Governor based on recommendations from the Judicial Nominating Commission, their continued service is subject to being approved in a judicial retention election held every six years. These election are …