A “yes” vote would amend the state constitution to authorize the direct election of Supreme Court justices and eliminate the existing nominating commission. A “no” vote would keep the current process: a nine-member commission vets candidates for the governor to consider, with the governor making the final decision.
Voters may cast advance ballots at the courthouse during business hours. Those who prefer to vote by mail can request a mail-in ballot by July 28; completed ballots must be received by County Clerk Shannon Patterson by 7 p.m. on Aug. 4.
For drop-off convenience, the courthouse will also have a secured ballot drop box at the west entrance that allows voters to return advance ballots at any time. Ballots will be collected at the end of each business day, and the drop box will remain through Election Day.