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Senate passes bill making DA elections nonpartisan in select counties amid constitutional concerns
Summary
Lawmakers debated a rules-substitute that would move certain district attorney elections in large counties to nonpartisan ballots; supporters argued public-safety and governance rationales while opponents warned of unequal treatment of constitutional officers, equal-protection risk, and likely litigation. The Senate adopted the substitute and passed the bill.
The Senate engaged in extended debate over a rules committee substitute that would make district attorney elections nonpartisan in several specified large counties.
Supporters argued the change would promote public safety and reduce perceived politicization of prosecutorial offices in high-population jurisdictions. The sponsor said the measure was tailored to counties with larger caseloads and argued that the change improves…
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