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The Washington Supreme Court and the State Constitution: A 2010 Assessment
November 7, 2011
Authors:
Michael J. Reitz
,
Michael Bindas
,
David K. DeWolf
Judicial Election
Judges are elected by popular vote.
Democratic Appointment
Judges are appointed directly by a democratic body, or appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of some democratic body.
Hybrid
Judges are appointed by the governor after nomination by a commission and confirmation by a democratic body.
Missouri Plan
Judges are appointed by the governor after nomination by a commission.