judicial elections

SCR 1019 is a proposed constitutional amendment to change how Arizona judges are elected and appointed. It would make supreme court justices elected statewide in nonpartisan elections (6-year terms) and require superior court judges in counties under 250,000 population to be elected countywide in odd-year November elections (4-year terms), while judges in larger counties would serve 4-year terms without specific election timing. The amendment also restricts judges from practicing law, holding other public offices, or actively participating in political campaigns (except their own retention elections). These changes would affect all Arizona supreme court justices and superior court judges, requiring voter approval before taking effect.