The Politics of Interim Judicial Appointments

IF 0.8 Q2 LAW
Richard L. Vining, Charles S. Bullock, Ethan D. Boldt
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Abstract

We evaluate the politics of interim judicial appointments at the state level. Although nominating commissions have been established to promote merit-based selection, we argue that governor-applicant ideological concordance and financial support for a governor’s campaigns increase one’s odds of being appointed. We focus on the impact of political factors, as well as the qualifications of prospective judges. We analyze over 4,000 applications to fill interim judicial vacancies in Georgia from 1991 to 2014. Our findings indicate that ideological proximity and campaign donations to the governor increased the likelihood of appointment to the bench with their influence overpowering some indicators of competence.
临时司法任命的政治
我们在州一级评估临时司法任命的政治性。尽管已经成立了提名委员会来促进择优录取,但我们认为,州长候选人的意识形态一致性和对州长竞选活动的财政支持会增加被任命的几率。我们关注政治因素的影响,以及未来法官的资格。我们分析了1991年至2014年格鲁吉亚4000多份填补临时司法空缺的申请。我们的调查结果表明,意识形态上的接近和对州长的竞选捐款增加了被任命为法官的可能性,其影响力超过了一些能力指标。
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