Buying Time -- 2010: Montana
In Montana, elections for two seats on the Supreme Court will be on the ballot in November. In one contest, Michael E. Wheat ran unopposed; Justice Wheat was appointed to the Montana Supreme Court earlier this year after Justice John Warner retired, and ran to retain his seat through 2014. In the second contest, Beth Baker beat Nels Swandal to take over the seat of Justice William Leaphart, who retired.
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Leading up to the November 2010 election, the Brennan Center released real-time reports on television advertising in state Supreme Court elections, presented here at “Buying Time — 2010.” These reports continue the groundbreaking analysis first conducted in 2000 examining the sponsorship, content and costs of televised state Supreme Court campaign ads.
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October 30, 2010 – Jan Rheberg
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Nels Swandal has a proven record of protecting constitutional rights.
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October 24, 2010 – Endorsements
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Beth Baker has earned a reputation for fairness and integrity.
October 18, 2010 – John Warner
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Retired Supreme Court Justice John Warner supports Nels Swandal.
October 3, 2010 – Reputation
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Beth Baker is supported by both Republicans and Democrats.
September 27, 2010 – Set the Record Straight
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Nels Swandal states that his political opinions never influence his decisions as a judge.
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Three candidates for Montana Supreme Court advance, Associated Press, June 8, 2010.
