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A map of the selection processes for state supreme courts in the United States. The map covers the initial selection (in the case of an open seat), as well as the process by which a judge can seek additional terms. For the sake of simplicity various factors that go into state supreme court selection are not covered by this map; for example, the confirmation process of appointments is not covered here.

Gubernatorial appointment, judges serve a single term

Gubernatorial appointment and re-appointment

Gubernatorial appointment, other body re-appoints

Gubernatorial appointment, followed by retention election

Legislative appointment and re-appointment

Non-partisan elections

Partisan elections

Partisan election, followed by retention election

Source: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/judicial-selection-significant-figures

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	Date/Time	Dimensions	User	Comment
current	16:28, 25 February 2023	800 × 520 (117 KB)	Needforspeed888	Ohio update
	02:01, 23 July 2020	1,513 × 983 (44 KB)	Orser67	Got Eastern Shore of Virginia
	01:17, 23 July 2020	1,513 × 983 (44 KB)	Orser67	A map of the selection processes for state supreme courts in the United States. The map covers the initial selection (in the case of an open seat), as well as the process by which a judge can seek a second term. For the sake of simplicity various factors that go into state supreme court selection are not covered by this map; for example, the confirmation process of appointments is not covered here.