[xzins]

Listening to him, I'm wondering if he isn't going simply to announce that he's running again for his position as Alabama Chief Justice.

It is an elective office.

What will the judiciary do if he wins again...and again...and again?

It would be quite a statement on his part.

[Chancellor Palpatine]

There is customarily a prohibition on running to replace yourself once you're removed. He could run after the expiration of his term, however.