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Compared to 13 judicial appointments made during first quarter of 2023, Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed eight judges to judicial vacancies between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2024.

May 13, 2024 at 01:26 PM

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What You Need to Know

  • Judicial appointments made during first quarter of 2024 decline 39% from same timeframe the year prior.
  • Gubernatorial appointment decline exists amid backdrop of active judicial races in the May 21 nonpartisan primary election.
  • Judges share their decision to retire at end of term, rather than seek reelection, shifted power to decide their replacements from the governor to voters—on purpose.

During the first quarter of 2024, Gov. Brian Kemp made 39% fewer judicial appointments than he did during the same timeframe the year prior.

Unlike 2023, Kemp handpicked his first-quarter appointees amid the backdrop of an active judicial election season this year.

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