Ensuring Judicial Independence
Judicial Election Voter Information Card
The ABA has designed a bookmark to help voters in judicial elections. This bookmark provides information on why judicial elections are different; what to look for in a judicial candidate; what to expect from a judicial candidate; and where to go for information about candidates. The text of the bookmark is based on the ABA Judicial Selection Standards, adopted by the House of Delegates in July 2000.
The bookmark is suitable for customization by state; local and territorial bar associations to include the bar’s contact information, web address, and other information applicable to a particular jurisdiction.
The purpose of the card is to encourage voters to think critically when voting for judicial candidates and to recognize that voting for judges is different than voting for other elected officials.
Judging your Judges - Informing your Vote
Please feel free to print and distribute this informative bookmark. For large quantities, we suggest contacting your local Print Specialists.
View the Voter Information Card(.PDF)
This resource kit contains materials from a variety of sources. Consequently, unless specifically stated, materials do not necessarily represent official policy of the ABA.
Updated May 2002.