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Iowa judicial retention vote

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Vander Hart: My Approach to Iowa’s Judicial Retention Elections in 2020

Shane Vander Hart shares his thoughts about Iowa’s judicial retention elections that voters can find on the back of the ballot in 2020.

Vote Against Retention of Remaining Varnum Decision Justices

Tom Richards: Perhaps after a 2nd round of “no” votes on judicial retention, the legislature will be emboldened to undo the ill effects of the Varnum decision.

2012 Election: An Iowa Divided

Looking at the 2012 election results in Iowa it is evident that Iowa is very much a divided state – geographically and ideologically.

Judicial Politics

Don Racheter explains that the Iowa judicial retention vote is not inserting judicial politics into the system, but is good government reform.

Bobby Jindal: Some Judges Make NFL Replacement Refs Look Like Geniuses

Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) joined the No Wiggins Tour on Tuesday to encourage Iowans to vote no on Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins’ retention.

Rick Santorum Helps Kick Off No Wiggins Tour in Iowa

Rick Santorum helped launch Iowa for Freedom’s No Wiggins Tour to encourage Iowans to vote no on Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins’ retention.

Rick Santorum in Iowa: Obama Has Contempt for the People’s Constitution

Former Pennsylvania Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate, Rick Santorum, spoke Saturday evening…

Rekha Basu Shows Her Ignorance Once Again

By Dale Mastrone Rekha Basu, in her August 5, 2012, opinion piece…

Iowa Secretary of State-Elect Matt Schultz: In the Judicial Retention Vote, The People Have Spoken

Council Bluffs, Iowa – Secretary of State-Elect, Matt Schultz, issued the following…

Iowa Governor-Elect Terry Branstad and Bob Vander Plaats Agree on Judges and Nomination Process

Iowa Governor-Elect Terry Branstad said yesterday during a AP media forum that…

In Iowa: How I Am Voting on Judicial Retention, the Water and Land Legacy Amendment and the Constitutional Convention Question

I’ve been voting since 1996 and have rarely missed even the smallest…

Wayne Grudem: Churches Should Be Able to Endorse Candidates

I read an op/ed written by Dr. Wayne Grudem who teaches biblical…

Wayne Grudem: Churches Should Be Able to Endorse Candidates

I read an op/ed written by Dr. Wayne Grudem who teaches biblical…

American Principles Project Stands with STAND and Partners Seeking to Oust Iowa Supreme Court Justices

The American Principles Project, through its Preserve Innocence Initiative, works primarily on…

Robocall Targeting Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Marsha Ternus Crosses The Line

A reader forwarded the text of a robocall that numerous Iowans have…

Iowa For Freedom: Iowa Supreme Court Justices Suspend Campaign Efforts

DES MOINES – Two Iowa Supreme Court justices up for retention on…