Does anyone know why this is better than expanding the court? Genuinely asking.
high stakes
folks, the idea is out there. Virginia Democrats are talking about it. this could happen.
gift link to the NYT: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/10/u...
Quinn Yeargain
this is the closest I've ever come to actually suggesting a "one neat trick" suggestion for anything, but I'm so serious here. the Virginia Constitution gives the legislature the power to set retirement ages for judges "REGARDLESS OF THE TERM TO WHICH ELECTED OR APPOINTED." make it 54 right now.
www.the-downballot.com
The state Constitution gives lawmakers complete latitude to set the judicial retirement age. They should use it.