9:50 a.m.: There are eight names on the ballot seeking five openings to be a judge in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
In fact, it is the only county-wide race being contested.
But it might not be for long. That is because the five Republicans, topped by county D.A. Mike Green and County Council Chairman Christine Fizzano-Cannon, have all cross-filed. The Democrats have not.
Should the Republicans win both ballots today - not out of the question on a day when only the party faithful likely will make it out to the polls - the Republicans will effectively eliminate the Dem opposition.
Is this any way to elect judges? We'd like to see the state move to merit selection. But allowing judicial candidates to cross-file is kind of like dirty pool. But you can't blame the pols for taking advantage of the way the rules are set up.
Ironically, none of the Democrats have cross-filed. They might regret that by the end of the day.
In fact, it is the only county-wide race being contested.
But it might not be for long. That is because the five Republicans, topped by county D.A. Mike Green and County Council Chairman Christine Fizzano-Cannon, have all cross-filed. The Democrats have not.
Should the Republicans win both ballots today - not out of the question on a day when only the party faithful likely will make it out to the polls - the Republicans will effectively eliminate the Dem opposition.
Is this any way to elect judges? We'd like to see the state move to merit selection. But allowing judicial candidates to cross-file is kind of like dirty pool. But you can't blame the pols for taking advantage of the way the rules are set up.
Ironically, none of the Democrats have cross-filed. They might regret that by the end of the day.
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