A poll of attorneys regarding the merit retention election of five state Supreme Court justices and 28 appellate court judges indicates support for all to be retained.
The confidential poll, conducted by The Florida Bar, analyzes whether attorneys, who know the most about the jurists, believe they should continue in their jobs.
The retention election is on the ballot in the Nov. 8 general election.
On the state Supreme Court, poll results indicate support for retention of:
• Charles Canady, by 73%
• John Couriel, 63%
• Jamie Grosshans, 59%
• Jorge Labarga, 85%
• Ricky Polston, 74%
In the 1st District Court of Appeal, which includes Clay, Duval and Nassau counties in the 4th Judicial Circuit, poll results indicate support for retention of:
• Ross Bilbrey, 68%
• Susan Kelsey, 69%
• Robert Long Jr., 63%
• Lori Rowe, 71%
• Thomas “Bo” Winokur, 63%
Florida law requires state Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges to be placed on the ballot in nonpartisan merit retention elections within the first year of appointment and then every six years for voters to determine whether they should remain on their courts.