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How can I obtain information about the candidates running for Judge in California?
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Voters get to vote on retaining Judges in the State Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court. But there is a dearth of information to make an "informed" decision. I can easily ascertain the candidate's nominating Governor or where the candidate went to school. But these facts rarely help me make an "informed" choice.
I dislike academia and an emphasis on degrees. I value civil liberties, separation of church and state, privacy, free speech, private property rights, and third party politics. Should I not waste my time when more information is not readily available? Or can someone give me a suggestion of where to turn for guidance?
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Voters get to vote on retaining Judges in the State Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court. But there is a dearth of information to make an "informed" decision. I can easily ascertain the candidate's nominating Governor or where the candidate went to school. But these facts rarely help me make an "informed" choice.
I dislike academia and an emphasis on degrees. I value civil liberties, separation of church and state, privacy, free speech, private property rights, and third party politics. Should I not waste my time when more information is not readily available? Or can someone give me a suggestion of where to turn for guidance?
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I think it's a fair question, but I'n not sure if this is narrow enough in scope. So many factors can play a role in making a decision. Perhaps it's better to ask for resources comparing the candidates? For example, the media may have published an article comparing the candidates (like they would have with other elections).
– JJJ
3 hours ago
Many judicial races are not selected by choosing one among two or more candidates. The ballot tells the voter to vote "yes" or "no" on each judge for retention. This is why a comparison may not be enough or relevant. But I would not mind seeing a comparison. The comparisons I have seen are very light in facts that I would consider meaningful.
– William
1 hour ago
This is an excellent question, but unsuited to the SE format. There's no single, objective answer. For example, I tend to use ballotpedia, votersedge, and just Google for these purposes, but there's not really an argument that that's the "right" answer.
– Avi
45 mins ago
@Avi There is a single answer. Read the published majority, concurring, concurring in the judgment, and dissenting opinions of the judge pertaining to the subject matter that you are interested in yourself. Then make your decision. That decision that you make is your "right" answer.
– guest271314
40 mins ago
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That's also a fine place to look. But, particularly for lower level judges, they may not have a lot of published opinions, or Phillip may not have the time or resources to look them up. Additionally, some relevant factors may not be apparent from opinions. For example, one southern California judge remarked at argument that women can't actually be forcibly raped; he was officially reprimanded for this remark. Reading the opinions is a great way to go about research, but it's not the singular objectively correct approach.
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Voters get to vote on retaining Judges in the State Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court. But there is a dearth of information to make an "informed" decision. I can easily ascertain the candidate's nominating Governor or where the candidate went to school. But these facts rarely help me make an "informed" choice.
I dislike academia and an emphasis on degrees. I value civil liberties, separation of church and state, privacy, free speech, private property rights, and third party politics. Should I not waste my time when more information is not readily available? Or can someone give me a suggestion of where to turn for guidance?
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Voters get to vote on retaining Judges in the State Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court. But there is a dearth of information to make an "informed" decision. I can easily ascertain the candidate's nominating Governor or where the candidate went to school. But these facts rarely help me make an "informed" choice.
I dislike academia and an emphasis on degrees. I value civil liberties, separation of church and state, privacy, free speech, private property rights, and third party politics. Should I not waste my time when more information is not readily available? Or can someone give me a suggestion of where to turn for guidance?
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I think it's a fair question, but I'n not sure if this is narrow enough in scope. So many factors can play a role in making a decision. Perhaps it's better to ask for resources comparing the candidates? For example, the media may have published an article comparing the candidates (like they would have with other elections).
– JJJ
3 hours ago
Many judicial races are not selected by choosing one among two or more candidates. The ballot tells the voter to vote "yes" or "no" on each judge for retention. This is why a comparison may not be enough or relevant. But I would not mind seeing a comparison. The comparisons I have seen are very light in facts that I would consider meaningful.
– William
1 hour ago
This is an excellent question, but unsuited to the SE format. There's no single, objective answer. For example, I tend to use ballotpedia, votersedge, and just Google for these purposes, but there's not really an argument that that's the "right" answer.
– Avi
45 mins ago
@Avi There is a single answer. Read the published majority, concurring, concurring in the judgment, and dissenting opinions of the judge pertaining to the subject matter that you are interested in yourself. Then make your decision. That decision that you make is your "right" answer.
– guest271314
40 mins ago
1
That's also a fine place to look. But, particularly for lower level judges, they may not have a lot of published opinions, or Phillip may not have the time or resources to look them up. Additionally, some relevant factors may not be apparent from opinions. For example, one southern California judge remarked at argument that women can't actually be forcibly raped; he was officially reprimanded for this remark. Reading the opinions is a great way to go about research, but it's not the singular objectively correct approach.
– Avi
37 mins ago
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I think it's a fair question, but I'n not sure if this is narrow enough in scope. So many factors can play a role in making a decision. Perhaps it's better to ask for resources comparing the candidates? For example, the media may have published an article comparing the candidates (like they would have with other elections).
– JJJ
3 hours ago
Many judicial races are not selected by choosing one among two or more candidates. The ballot tells the voter to vote "yes" or "no" on each judge for retention. This is why a comparison may not be enough or relevant. But I would not mind seeing a comparison. The comparisons I have seen are very light in facts that I would consider meaningful.
– William
1 hour ago
This is an excellent question, but unsuited to the SE format. There's no single, objective answer. For example, I tend to use ballotpedia, votersedge, and just Google for these purposes, but there's not really an argument that that's the "right" answer.
– Avi
45 mins ago
@Avi There is a single answer. Read the published majority, concurring, concurring in the judgment, and dissenting opinions of the judge pertaining to the subject matter that you are interested in yourself. Then make your decision. That decision that you make is your "right" answer.
– guest271314
40 mins ago
1
That's also a fine place to look. But, particularly for lower level judges, they may not have a lot of published opinions, or Phillip may not have the time or resources to look them up. Additionally, some relevant factors may not be apparent from opinions. For example, one southern California judge remarked at argument that women can't actually be forcibly raped; he was officially reprimanded for this remark. Reading the opinions is a great way to go about research, but it's not the singular objectively correct approach.
– Avi
37 mins ago
I think it's a fair question, but I'n not sure if this is narrow enough in scope. So many factors can play a role in making a decision. Perhaps it's better to ask for resources comparing the candidates? For example, the media may have published an article comparing the candidates (like they would have with other elections).
– JJJ
3 hours ago
I think it's a fair question, but I'n not sure if this is narrow enough in scope. So many factors can play a role in making a decision. Perhaps it's better to ask for resources comparing the candidates? For example, the media may have published an article comparing the candidates (like they would have with other elections).
– JJJ
3 hours ago
Many judicial races are not selected by choosing one among two or more candidates. The ballot tells the voter to vote "yes" or "no" on each judge for retention. This is why a comparison may not be enough or relevant. But I would not mind seeing a comparison. The comparisons I have seen are very light in facts that I would consider meaningful.
– William
1 hour ago
Many judicial races are not selected by choosing one among two or more candidates. The ballot tells the voter to vote "yes" or "no" on each judge for retention. This is why a comparison may not be enough or relevant. But I would not mind seeing a comparison. The comparisons I have seen are very light in facts that I would consider meaningful.
– William
1 hour ago
This is an excellent question, but unsuited to the SE format. There's no single, objective answer. For example, I tend to use ballotpedia, votersedge, and just Google for these purposes, but there's not really an argument that that's the "right" answer.
– Avi
45 mins ago
This is an excellent question, but unsuited to the SE format. There's no single, objective answer. For example, I tend to use ballotpedia, votersedge, and just Google for these purposes, but there's not really an argument that that's the "right" answer.
– Avi
45 mins ago
@Avi There is a single answer. Read the published majority, concurring, concurring in the judgment, and dissenting opinions of the judge pertaining to the subject matter that you are interested in yourself. Then make your decision. That decision that you make is your "right" answer.
– guest271314
40 mins ago
@Avi There is a single answer. Read the published majority, concurring, concurring in the judgment, and dissenting opinions of the judge pertaining to the subject matter that you are interested in yourself. Then make your decision. That decision that you make is your "right" answer.
– guest271314
40 mins ago
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That's also a fine place to look. But, particularly for lower level judges, they may not have a lot of published opinions, or Phillip may not have the time or resources to look them up. Additionally, some relevant factors may not be apparent from opinions. For example, one southern California judge remarked at argument that women can't actually be forcibly raped; he was officially reprimanded for this remark. Reading the opinions is a great way to go about research, but it's not the singular objectively correct approach.
– Avi
37 mins ago
That's also a fine place to look. But, particularly for lower level judges, they may not have a lot of published opinions, or Phillip may not have the time or resources to look them up. Additionally, some relevant factors may not be apparent from opinions. For example, one southern California judge remarked at argument that women can't actually be forcibly raped; he was officially reprimanded for this remark. Reading the opinions is a great way to go about research, but it's not the singular objectively correct approach.
– Avi
37 mins ago
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I value civil liberties, separation of church and state, privacy,
free speech, private property rights, and third party politics. Should
I not waste my time when more information is not readily available?
The information is readily available, though does require substantial research. You can invest time at the law library at the college or university nearest to you and read the opinions of the specific judges in cases pertaining to the subject matters that you listed. Then make your decision.
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I value civil liberties, separation of church and state, privacy,
free speech, private property rights, and third party politics. Should
I not waste my time when more information is not readily available?
The information is readily available, though does require substantial research. You can invest time at the law library at the college or university nearest to you and read the opinions of the specific judges in cases pertaining to the subject matters that you listed. Then make your decision.
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2
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I value civil liberties, separation of church and state, privacy,
free speech, private property rights, and third party politics. Should
I not waste my time when more information is not readily available?
The information is readily available, though does require substantial research. You can invest time at the law library at the college or university nearest to you and read the opinions of the specific judges in cases pertaining to the subject matters that you listed. Then make your decision.
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I value civil liberties, separation of church and state, privacy,
free speech, private property rights, and third party politics. Should
I not waste my time when more information is not readily available?
The information is readily available, though does require substantial research. You can invest time at the law library at the college or university nearest to you and read the opinions of the specific judges in cases pertaining to the subject matters that you listed. Then make your decision.
answered 2 hours ago
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I value civil liberties, separation of church and state, privacy,
free speech, private property rights, and third party politics. Should
I not waste my time when more information is not readily available?
The information is readily available, though does require substantial research. You can invest time at the law library at the college or university nearest to you and read the opinions of the specific judges in cases pertaining to the subject matters that you listed. Then make your decision.
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I think it's a fair question, but I'n not sure if this is narrow enough in scope. So many factors can play a role in making a decision. Perhaps it's better to ask for resources comparing the candidates? For example, the media may have published an article comparing the candidates (like they would have with other elections).
– JJJ
3 hours ago
Many judicial races are not selected by choosing one among two or more candidates. The ballot tells the voter to vote "yes" or "no" on each judge for retention. This is why a comparison may not be enough or relevant. But I would not mind seeing a comparison. The comparisons I have seen are very light in facts that I would consider meaningful.
– William
1 hour ago
This is an excellent question, but unsuited to the SE format. There's no single, objective answer. For example, I tend to use ballotpedia, votersedge, and just Google for these purposes, but there's not really an argument that that's the "right" answer.
– Avi
45 mins ago
@Avi There is a single answer. Read the published majority, concurring, concurring in the judgment, and dissenting opinions of the judge pertaining to the subject matter that you are interested in yourself. Then make your decision. That decision that you make is your "right" answer.
– guest271314
40 mins ago
1
That's also a fine place to look. But, particularly for lower level judges, they may not have a lot of published opinions, or Phillip may not have the time or resources to look them up. Additionally, some relevant factors may not be apparent from opinions. For example, one southern California judge remarked at argument that women can't actually be forcibly raped; he was officially reprimanded for this remark. Reading the opinions is a great way to go about research, but it's not the singular objectively correct approach.
– Avi
37 mins ago