Common Cause supports any reforms that ensure that state judge will be more accountable and accessible to the public.
Private contributions taint the judicial process, and give the appearance of impropriety.
Common Cause supports legislation which will remove the influence of private money on the judiciary, and advocates for public financing of campaigns. Consideration should be given to the merit appointment of appellate judges with retention elections. Judicial races should include limits on individual, in-kind, and indirect contributions as the law provides. Common Cause supports limitations on total spending. Corporate money and labor union dues should be prohibited in judicial campaigns.