California judicial elections, 2010

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The California judicial elections of 2010 consist of a Nonpartisan Election on November 2, 2010. In California, only Superior Court judges are elected in Nonpartisan Elections. Supreme Court judges and Court of Appeal judges are nominated by the Governor.

Overview

Justices in California are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the California Commission on Judicial Appointments. After appointment, they must stand for retention, subject to the public's vote. Three Supreme Court, 35 Courts of Appeal and 399 Superior Court judges are up for retention in 2010.

Supreme Court

After appointment, California Supreme Court justices are elected via retention election for a 12 year term at the next general election.

In 2010, three justices' 12 year terms are ending:

Courts of Appeal

35 California Courts of Appeal justices are up for a retention election in 2010.[1]

First District

Division One

Division Two

Division Three

Division Four

Division Five

Second District

Division One

Division Two

Division Three

Division Four

Division Five

Division Six

Division Seven

Division Eight

Third District

Fourth District

Division One

Division Two

Division Three

Fifth District

Sixth District

Superior Courts

See California Superior Court judicial elections, 2010 (A-R)
See California Superior Court judicial elections, 2010 (S-Y)

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Supreme Court Justices—Terms of Office
  2. ↑ California Secretary of State, Justices of the Courts of Appeal -- Terms of Office
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