In Georgia, most state judges are elected by voters.

• A. They are appointed by the Governor
• B. They are chosen by lottery
• C. They are elected by voters
• D. They are selected by the Court

Answer: (C)

Georgia relies on popular elections to choose most state judges. Judges for the highest courts and many trial courts appear on statewide ballots, and the voters decide who serves. This means appointments by the Governor, lottery, or selecting judges through the Court don’t govern the usual path for most seats. An important note is that if a vacancy happens between elections, a temporary appointment may fill the seat until the next general election, when the judgeship is decided by voters. So, the best description is that state judges are elected by voters.