Arizona voters face a pivotal decision on Proposition 137, which seeks to eliminate retention elections for judges in the state's four largest counties, allowing judges to serve until age 70 unless they fail performance standards. Proponents argue that this change streamlines the process, as retention elections often see low voter engagement, with many ballots left incomplete. Meanwhile, in Illinois, the State Bar Association has recommended retention for several judges while advising against retaining three judges embroiled in scandals, reflecting concerns over their integrity and competence. In Georgia, a judge has blocked a new rule mandating hand-counting of ballots at polling places, citing potential chaos in the electoral process as early voting commences. The ongoing legal disputes over election rules illustrate the contentious atmosphere surrounding the upcoming elections across multiple states. This landscape highlights the increasing scrutiny on judges and the broader electoral system as voters prepare to make critical decisions.