Showme Better Courts Group Takes Next Step Toward Slot On Missouri Ballot

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An organization that wants Missourians to elect all of their judges through direct, partisan campaigns has turned in signatures to try to get on the November ballot.

ShowMe Better Courts was one of four groups that submitted signatures by the May 2 deadline in attempts to qualify for this fall's general election. The Secretary of State's Office and local election officials will review the submissions and have until Aug. 3 to certify which groups have enough valid names to make the ballot.

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Showme Better Courts Group Takes Next Step Toward Slot On Missouri Ballot

Critics of the current Nonpartisan Court Plan say it gives too much influence to plaintiff attorneys and is too secretive. Supporters of the plan say it's far better than expensive political campaigns funded by dono...

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