Article VI.
Judicial

Section 9. Judges for Other Courts to be Elected

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19561858

Terms of Office; Election; Vacancies; Reelection

The term of office of all judges shall be six years and until their successors are qualified, and they shall be elected in the manner provided by law by the electors of the state, district, county, municipality, or other territory wherein they are to serve.

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1858 — Article VI. Section 3

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1858 — Article VI. Section 4

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1858 — Article VI. Section 9

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Summary: Revision of Judicial Article

Election Date: November 6, 1956

Votes For Ratification: 939,957

Votes Against Ratification: 307,178

Percent for Ratification: 75%

Percent Against Ratification: 25%

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Amendment Source: 1955 Chap 881

Effective Date Source: https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/other/232070/1956.pdf

19561858

Judges for Other Courts to be Elected

All judges other than those provided for in this Constitution shall be elected by the electors of the judicial district, county or city, for which they shall be created, not for a longer term than seven years.

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