This explainer presents both sides based on the measure's text. It does not recommend a vote.
Plain English Summary
This measure would eliminate the current system where Arizona judges face periodic retention elections where voters decide if they should keep their jobs. Instead, judges would serve until they retire, resign, or are removed through other means like disciplinary proceedings.
If YES
Judges would no longer face regular voter retention elections
confidence: high
Judicial positions would become more stable with judges serving longer terms
confidence: high
Voters would lose their current ability to remove judges through retention elections
confidence: high
Election costs for judicial retention races would be eliminated
confidence: medium
If NO
The current judicial retention election system would continue unchanged
confidence: high
Voters would keep their ability to decide whether judges should remain in office
confidence: high
Judges would continue facing periodic voter review of their performance
confidence: high
Costs associated with conducting judicial retention elections would continue
confidence: medium
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. Potential savings from eliminating retention election costs, but exact amounts unclear.
TL;DR
Eliminates voter retention elections for judges, removing voters' ability to decide if judges should keep their positions.
Limitations
Based on measure title only — full text analysis may reveal additional details