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A judicial retention election (or retention referendum) is a periodic process in some jurisdictions whereby a judge is subject to a referendum held at the same time as a general election. The judge is removed from office if a majority of votes are cast against retention. By way of example, judicial retention elections are used in the U.S. state of Illinois. In the 2008 general election, the voters of Cook County, Illinois were asked to vote on the following: Shall each of the persons listed be retained in office as Judge of the Appellate Court, First Judicial District?

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  • A judicial retention election (or retention referendum) is a periodic process in some jurisdictions whereby a judge is subject to a referendum held at the same time as a general election. The judge is removed from office if a majority of votes are cast against retention. A judicial retention vote differs from a regular election in that voters are not asked to choose from a list of candidates — the judges on the ballot do not have opponents. Rather, the voter chooses between electing the incumbent judge to a further term in office (i.e. voting in favor of "retention") or voting against. In addition, the judge's party affiliation is typically not listed on the ballot. A judge is deemed to have been retained if ballots cast in favor of retention outnumber those against. By way of example, judicial retention elections are used in the U.S. state of Illinois. In the 2008 general election, the voters of Cook County, Illinois were asked to vote on the following: Shall each of the persons listed be retained in office as Judge of the Appellate Court, First Judicial District? Michael J. Gallagher, Yes or No Margaret Stanton McBride, Yes or No Additional instructions on the ballot made clear that "no judge listed is running against any other judge" and that voters were able to vote "yes" on both, "no" on both, or "yes" on one and "no" on the other. (en)
  • Un vote de rétention (retention election ou retention referendum en anglais) est un mécanisme électoral concernant les juges. Il consiste à soumettre un juge nommé par le pouvoir exécutif au vote du peuple peu après sa nomination puis de façon régulière (tous les 10 ans en moyenne). Les électeurs votent oui ou non à la rétention du juge, c'est-à-dire pour ou contre le maintien dans ses fonctions. Si la majorité des votes est pour la rétention, le juge reste en fonction 10 ans supplémentaires. Si la majorité des votes est contre la rétention, le juge doit démissionner et le pouvoir exécutif doit lui substituer un remplaçant qui sera soumis au vote de rétention à son tour. Le juge n'est donc mis en concurrence avec aucun candidat adverse et son parti politique n'est pas mentionné sur le bulletin de vote. Bien qu'à l’origine prévu pour les juges, il serait possible qu'un tel mécanisme soit appliqué à d'autres officiels. (fr)
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  • A judicial retention election (or retention referendum) is a periodic process in some jurisdictions whereby a judge is subject to a referendum held at the same time as a general election. The judge is removed from office if a majority of votes are cast against retention. By way of example, judicial retention elections are used in the U.S. state of Illinois. In the 2008 general election, the voters of Cook County, Illinois were asked to vote on the following: Shall each of the persons listed be retained in office as Judge of the Appellate Court, First Judicial District? (en)
  • Un vote de rétention (retention election ou retention referendum en anglais) est un mécanisme électoral concernant les juges. Il consiste à soumettre un juge nommé par le pouvoir exécutif au vote du peuple peu après sa nomination puis de façon régulière (tous les 10 ans en moyenne). Le juge n'est donc mis en concurrence avec aucun candidat adverse et son parti politique n'est pas mentionné sur le bulletin de vote. Bien qu'à l’origine prévu pour les juges, il serait possible qu'un tel mécanisme soit appliqué à d'autres officiels. (fr)
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  • Vote de rétention (fr)
  • Retention election (en)
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