Oregon Summarized History Regarding Judicial Selection and Retention
June 12, 2012Author: Wendy Johnson
Judicial Election
Judges are elected by popular vote.Democratic Appointment
Judges are appointed directly by a democratic body, or appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of some democratic body.
Hybrid
Judges are appointed by the governor after nomination by a commission and confirmation by a democratic body.Missouri Plan
Judges are appointed by the governor after nomination by a commission.