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Podcast: In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
Episode: Your Turn To Be The Judge: What To Know About The Most Obscure Candidates On Your Ballot
Description: When entering the voter booth, you may be more prepared to mark your choice for president. But the longest part of your ballot has to do with officials who are more likely to have a direct impact on your life: judges.
They’re the ones presiding over your case whether you’re disputing a speeding ticket, getting a divorce, fighting for child custody, or suing for damages in a car accident. And a majority of those judges are elected.
But who are these candidates asking for your vote, and what do you need to know about them? We dig into the...