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Be it Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, the candidate elected president in November will put an enduring stamp on the federal courts. Read our complete coverage.

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Federal Bench Hangs in the Balance With Election Weeks Away
BY ZOE TILLMAN
The courts have been a flashpoint in this election—and the U.S. Supreme Court is just the beginning. Here’s what we know about how Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton would approach judicial nominations.

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Election Could Alter Supreme Court’s Business Agenda 
BY TONY MAURO
The court’s pro-business momentum around class actions and arbitration has slowed since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. The president who chooses Scalia’s replacement could determine whether the trend picks back up or reverses.

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At a Glance: Where the Judicial Vacancies Are 
There are currently 96 federal judicial vacancies, including 10 district court seats in Texas, six in Pennsylvania and five in Florida. Judicial retirements mean the total number of unfilled judgeships may climb before the next president takes office.

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11 Georgia Judges to Watch If Trump Wins the White House
BY R. ROBIN MCDONALD
The Southern state has an abundance of conservative legal talent waiting in the wings.

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Why Texas Has a Serious Judicial Vacancy Problem
BY JOHN COUNCIL
With 10 open district court seats and a mounting case load, Texas has a significant judicial vacancy issue. What’s behind it, and how might things change when the next president takes office after the November election?

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Will Election End Florida’s Judicial Emergency?
BY CELIA AMPEL
Facing opposition from U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, one nominee has waited more than 18 months for a confirmation hearing.

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Five Ways Trump Could Change the Federal Bench in New Jersey 
BY CHARLES TOUTANT
If Hillary Clinton succeeds President Obama, the status quo is reinforced; if the “unpredictable” Donald J. Trump is elected all bets are off.