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Websitehttp://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/supreme/index.htm
Established 00, 0000
Disbanded Still Active
Last ModifiedWSNJ January 30, 2021 10:31am
DescriptionNew Jersey's judiciary has two appellate courts--the Supreme Court and the
Appellate Division of the Superior Court, and three trial courts--the Superior
Court, the Tax Court, and the Municipal Court. The Superior Court is the court
of general jurisdiction. The Governor, with the approval of the Senate, chooses
all judges in New Jersey. Judges stand for reappointment after seven years in
office, and once reappointed, they serve until they reach the age of 70.

There are two interesting features of judicial selection in New Jersey.
***The first is the practice of senatorial courtesy. NJ's Constitution of 1844
deliberately mirrored the judicial appointment process of the U.S. government.
Like U.S. Senators, New Jersey's Senators have veto-like powers over judicial
appointees from their home districts. As a professional courtesy, other Senators
will not proceed with confirmation of a judicial candidate unless the Senators
from the home district have signed off.

***New Jersey's Supreme Court also has a tradition of political balance.
Governors, regardless of their party, have generally followed a policy of replacing
outgoing judges with someone of the same party or philosophy. The traditional
balance is three Democrats and three Republicans, with the Chief Justice
belonging to the party of the appointing Governor. (Note: Governor James E.
McGreevey broke with tradition when he nominated Democrat Barry T. Albin to
succeed Republican Gary Stein and when he renominated Poritz, a Republican,
as Chief Justice.)

RACES
Date Type Results [Don't Show Primaries]
Aug 15, 2022 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Jul 06, 2022 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
 Seat Vacant
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Feb 15, 2022 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
 Seat Vacant
1
14.29%
Jan 03, 2022 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Jan 01, 2022 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
 Seat Vacant
1
14.29%
Jun 03, 2021 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Oct 29, 2020 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Sep 01, 2020 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control(I)
3
42.86%
  Republican Party Control(I)
3
42.86%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Jun 02, 2018 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
May 17, 2016 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Jun 19, 2014 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
 Seat Vacant
1
14.29%
Nov 19, 2013 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
 Seat Vacant
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Mar 03, 2012 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
 Seat Vacant
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Nov 01, 2011 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
 Seat Vacant
1
14.29%
May 20, 2010 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
 Seat Vacant
1
14.29%
Jun 25, 2009 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control(I)
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Oct 26, 2006 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Sep 01, 2006 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Sep 01, 2004 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Jul 07, 2003 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
May 20, 2003 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Aug 31, 2002 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
May 22, 2000 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Jan 31, 2000 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
  Independent Control
1
14.29%
Aug 31, 1999 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
Jul 01, 1996 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
Oct 04, 1994 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Nov 11, 1984 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Sep 26, 1982 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Aug 10, 1981 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Sep 04, 1980 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
Feb 10, 1979 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
Feb 11, 1977 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
Mar 01, 1975 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
 Seat Vacant
1
14.29%
Feb 27, 1975 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
 Seat Vacant
2
28.57%
Feb 11, 1975 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
 Seat Vacant
1
14.29%
Oct 19, 1973 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
Aug 31, 1973 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
5
71.43%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
Jun 16, 1973 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
5
71.43%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
Mar 22, 1973 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
5
71.43%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
Sep 09, 1972 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
  Democratic Party Control
2
28.57%
 Seat Vacant
2
28.57%
Mar 01, 1971 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Oct 28, 1959 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Mar 23, 1959 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Jan 01, 1959 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Oct 28, 1957 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
3
42.86%
Aug 19, 1957 Control Indicator
  Democratic Party Control
4
57.14%
  Republican Party Control
2
28.57%
 Seat Vacant
1
14.29%
Oct 15, 1956 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
Jan 01, 1952 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%
Sep 15, 1948 Control Indicator
  Republican Party Control
4
57.14%
  Democratic Party Control
3
42.86%

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