Analysis & Commentary
State Judicial Elections
Campaign Cash Finds Its Way to the Courtroom
Outside the realm of presidential politics there is a looming — and very serious — threat to our justice system. Despite all the attention focused on money in politics, few Americans know how much campaign cash is pouring into courts of law, and how it threatens to undermine equal justice for all.
Authored by: Adam Skaggs and Bert Brandenburg
– 12/14/11
In Wisconsin, Judges Are Elected—But Candidates Are Now Publicly Financed
Wisconsin’s 2011 Supreme Court election has been widely criticized, but there are also some silver linings. Most importantly, this election illustrates the importance of Wisconsin’s new judicial public financing system.
Authored by: Mark Ladov and Maria da Silva
– 05/06/11
Judicial Public Financing in Wisconsin — 2011
This page reflects Wisconsin judicial advertisements in 2011.
– 04/05/11
Buying Time—2010: Washington
This page reflects Washington judicial advertisements in 2010.
– 09/19/10
Buying Time—2010: Montana
– 09/19/10