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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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