House adopts resolution to make probate judge elections nonpartisan
The House adopted House Resolution 251 to propose a constitutional amendment making probate judge elections nonpartisan; supporters argued the change strengthens judicial independence. Vote: yeas 147, nays 20.
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Representative Kimberly New presented House Resolution 251, a proposal to amend the Georgia Constitution so that all probate judges would be elected in nonpartisan contests. New said the resolution would place the question on the ballot for citizens to decide and noted support from judicial councils and former governors.
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