Please read the Missouri Court Plan in the Missouri Constitution, Article V 25(c)(1), which states” “… Each judge appointed … shall hold office for a term ending December 31 following the next general election after the expiration of 12 months in office …” Alaska Supreme Court justices’ retention elections are held at the first general election more than three years after appointment; Alaska Court of Appeals judges’ retention elections are held at the first general election more than three years after appointment; Alaska Superior Court judges’ retention elections are held at the first general election more than three years after appointment; and Alaska District Court judges’ retention elections are held at the first general election more than two years after appointment.
Because Alaska justices/ judges are not retained based on Missouri Court Plan, please vote “no” on all 19 justices/judges on the ballot Nov. 5.
— Theresa Nangle Obermeyer
Anchorage
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