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    Which Way, L.A.?

    With Six Judgeships on the Ballot, How's a Voter to Choose?

    The Los Angeles County Superior Court has about 450 judges who serve for six years. If they aren't challenged when their terms expire, they're automatically retained. This year, because the governor hasn’t acted, three seats are vacant. Three sitting judges are being challenged.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Los Angeles County Superior Court has about 450 judges who serve for six years. If they aren't challenged when their terms expire, they're automatically retained. This year, because the governor hasn’t acted, three seats are vacant. Three sitting judges are being challenged.

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    Judging Candidates for the Los Angeles Superior Court
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    3. 27:40The National Showdown in Wisconsin
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Judging Candidates for the Los Angeles Superior Court
    1. 0:00Severe Cuts in College Summer School Programs
    2. 11:33With Six Judgeships on the Ballot, How's a Voter to Choose?You’re reading this
    3. 27:40The National Showdown in Wisconsin
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