In Georgia it is common practice for lawyers to contribute to judges’ election campaigns. I know that’s not as bad as some states but I don’t like it a damn bit.
We have judges (RATS) retiring just before elections so Granhole can appoint another RAT to run as incumbent and no attorney will challenge. Checking contribution records, selected judges contribute to Granhole and RAT state senators who pushed. Just a disgusting bunch of crap. I am sure Repubs do it to but it is crap. However, our Repub “judge” replace another of the same persuasion when the first one retired at the election and the next fellow was elected against RATS.