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Claim Text: While in Louisiana judges are elected via partisan elections, in West Virginia they are elected via non-partisan elections.
Simplified Text: In Louisiana judges are elected via partisan elections in West Virginia they are elected via non-partisan elections
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: Research Report
Subject Tags: Judicial Elections Louisiana West Virginia
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (6 months ago)

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Measuring Illegal and Legal Corruption in American States: Some Results from 2018 Corruption in America Survey

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This article presents findings from a 2018 survey of news reporters assessing illegal and legal corruption in US states. The survey reveals varying levels of corruption across different states and government branches, highlighting concerns about judicial corruption and election practices.

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