'''State judges''' 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 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. |