Do you have campaign contributions for
judges?
No. Federal judges do not
campaign for re-election.
Q: Who appoints federal
judges?
Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and
district court judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United
States Senate, as stated in the Constitution. The names of potential nominees
are often recommended by senators or sometimes by members of the House who are
of the President's political party. The Senate Judiciary Committee typically
conducts confirmation hearings for each nominee. Article III of the
Constitution states that these judicial officers are appointed for a life
term. The federal Judiciary, the Judicial Conference of the United States,
and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts play no role in the nomination
and confirmation process.
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