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In response to issues arising in courts around the country, the Arkansas Supreme Court has formed a Judicial Election Task Force to consider changes to their system of judicial selection. Currently, Arkansas holds nonpartisan judicial elections for all positions on the bench. However according to the Arkansas Supreme Court, “Judicial elections are becoming much more expensive, vitriolic, and are receiving more interest from third-party donors.” The Task Force plans to focus on four areas: voter guides, rapid response teams, runoff election changes, and recusals. To aid this endeavor, the group will be utilizing resources created by fair courts organizations including the National Center for State Courts, Justice at Stake, and the American Judicature Society. PMC wishes the Task Force the best as they strive to protect the integrity of the judiciary.

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