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'''State judges''' are the [[judge]]s in [[state court]] systems. They are typically elected for fixed terms in the [[United States]]. In fact, in 39 states, some or all judges are elected by the people for fixed durations.<ref>http://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9413718</ref> This is in contrast to [[federal]] judges and [[British]] judges, who are appointed for life.
'''State judges''' are the [[judge]]s in [[state court]] systems. They are typically elected for fixed terms in the [[United States]]. In fact, in 39 states, some or all judges are elected by the people for fixed durations.<ref>https://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9413718</ref> This is in contrast to [[federal]] judges and [[British]] judges, who are appointed for life.
A map indicating the selection process for judges in each of the 50 states is available.<ref>http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/justice/que/map.html</ref>
A map indicating the selection process for judges in each of the 50 states is available.<ref>http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/justice/que/map.html</ref>