2022 Iowa judicial retention elections face scrutiny due to judges' rulings on abortion and same-sex marriage.

Iowa's judiciary faces scrutiny as voters prepare to decide the fate of multiple judges in upcoming retention elections. In 2016, conservative groups did not target Justices Cady, Appel, and Hecht, unlike in 2010 when three justices were removed due to a same-sex marriage ruling. This year, Justice May's controversial abortion decision has led to lower retention ratings, while Justices Oxley and McDermott face criticism over their rulings. The outcomes could significantly impact Iowa's judicial landscape.

October 21, 2024
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