Thursday, April 30, 2009
TWO CANDIDATES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT WITHDRAW LEAVING ONLY FORMER FAMILY COURT JUDGE HEARNS
In late breaking news, the Charleston Regional Business Journal has reported:
Two of three candidates for a seat opening up on the S.C. Supreme Court withdrew from the race today, leaving S.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Kaye Hearn of Conway as the only contender.
Officials with the Judicial Merit Selection Commission said they received letters of withdrawal this morning from Circuit Judge Deadra Jefferson of Charleston and Circuit Judge John Few of Greenville.The Judicial Merit Selection Commission had nominated the three as finalists earlier this month to fill the seat of retiring Justice John Waller.
The General Assembly still must vote for the new justice on May 13, but Hearn will be the only candidate, officials with the commission said.
This is an unusual occurrence, to say the least, and may stir up more discussion on "backroom deals" and popular election of judges. But, from our perspective, it is good to see the selection of a State Supreme Court Judge who has particular expertise in Family Law.
Labels: Election of Judges
