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Wisconsin is in the midst of a heated Supreme Court race, but the Wisconsin State Journal has decided not to endorse a candidate for election to the bench. Instead in a strong editorial, the Journal explains it:

[E]ndorses a better method of choosing state Supreme Court justices — merit selection.

The selection of judges based on merit, by a nonpartisan committee, would:

• Reduce the role of money and politics in judicial selection.

• Avoid conflicts of interest that arise when justices are tied to campaign contributors who have interests in cases before the court.

• Improve Wisconsin’s ability to ensure its highest quality judges serve on its highest court.

• Restore public trust in impartial justice.

We certainly agree with the Journal’s assessment.  We hope the people of Pennsylvania will get the chance to determine whether they would prefer a Merit Selection system.

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