In some states, judges at various levels are appointed; in other states, they're elected.
Federal judges are usually appointed.
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Also, if you go to http://www.google.com and enter how judges are selected in florida or any other state, you'll find more information. Try different states and see what you discover.
what are the methods of judicial selection for federal appellate, state appellate and state trial court judges?
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