Federal judges are usually sheltered from the rough and tumble world of political campaigning. But at the state level, many judicial hopefuls roll up their sleeves and campaign just like other candidates for office. We take a look at the pros and cons of electing judges and the growing cost of political campaigns for the bench.

Guests

  • Zach Patton Staff Writer, Governing Magazine
  • Bert Brandenburg Executive Director, Justice at Stake Campaign
  • Sharon Nelson Former President, Fairfax Bar Association; President, Sensei Enterprises
  • James Bopp General counsel, James Madison Center for Free Speech

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