Judges and Judiciary
Jun. 18, 2010
Requirements Raised for Write-Ins
Inspired by a 2008 election where six Los Angeles judges were targeted based on their Latino surnames, a bill that would tighten requirements for judicial write-in candidates is making its way to the governor's desk.
By Amy Yarbrough
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Inspired by a 2008 election where six Los Angeles judges were targeted for challenges based on their Latino surnames, a bill that would tighten requirements for judicial write-in candidates is making its way to the governor's desk.
On Tuesday, the Senate Elections, Reapportionments and Constitutional Amendments Committee voted 4-1 in favor of AB 1335, which would, among other thin...
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