Canadian judges are appointed by the Judicial Board. This is to makes sure the judge knows what he's doing and isn't just popular with the people
Canadian Senators are not elected to their office. Instead, they are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. There are currently 105 Senators in Canada.
(in the US) Federal judges are not elected, they are appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate.
Elected It would be better if they were appointed in my mind. Then the judge isn't dependent on elections and politics to get into office. Less likely to be swayed by those the contribute to their funds.
Judge Owens was elected to the bench. He was not appointed to a partial term by the JNC/ Governor prior to taking office.
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It depends on the state. Some states elect, some states appoint.
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There are no qualifications. If someone runs and is elected - or if they are appointed - they are a judge. They do not even need a high school degree, nor does a criminal record bar them.
Judges are often appointed or elected. There is no requirement in many jurisdictions that a judge have a law degree or be a member of the bar.
By and larger, other citizens who have been elected or appointed to the position of judge.
Appointed
Most members of the judicial branch are not elected. In the federal judicial system, the judges are appointed by the President of the United States and approved by Congress. A majority of states share this system, except the judge would be appointed by the governor.