An election where voters are asked whether an incumbent (usually a judge) should remain in office for another term. The office holder, who does not face an opponent, is removed from the position if a percentage of voters indicate that they should not remain in office.
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An election where voters are asked whether an incumbent (usually a judge) should remain in office for another term. The office holder, who does not face an opponent, is removed from the position if a percentage of voters indicate that they should not remain in office.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Judicial Retention Election. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/judicial-retention-election
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