Minorities Remain Underrepresented in Georgia’s Judicial Appointments and Elections, Study Finds
Atlanta, GA – A recent study sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by minority judicial candidates in Georgia, revealing a stark disparity in the success rates of these candidates compared to their white counterparts in attaining judgeships through appointments and elections in 2024. The analysis, focusing on midyear data, illustrates that minority candidates aspiring to become judges are significantly less likely than whites to be appointed by the governor or elected in state contests. Data indicates that, in the current year, minority judicial hopefuls were seven times less likely to receive a gubernatorial appointment … Read more