Gubernatorial appointment of judges

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Gubernatorial appointment of state Supreme Court justices occurs in:

• California Supreme Court. Twelve-year terms.
• Maine Supreme Court. Seven year terms.
• Massachusetts. Appointed justices serve until mandatory retirement at age 70.
• New Hampshire. Nominated by governor, appointed by executive council. Justices serve until mandatory retirement at age 70.
• New Jersey. Gubernatorial appointment, senate confirmation. Seven year terms and tenure until the age of 70 if re-confirmed after a seven year term.

See also

• Non-partisan election of judges
• Partisan election of judges
• Legislative election of judges
• Commission-selection, political appointment method of judicial selection

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