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Court candidate takes on big battle

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Court candidate takes on big battle

Jill Clark is challenging the judicial appointment process, arguing incumbents have an unfair advantage.

By ROCHELLE OLSON, Star Tribune

Last update: August 13, 2008 - 7:29 P

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State Supreme Court candidate Jill Clark filed a petition seeking to remove Justice Lorie Gildea's name from the Sept. 9 primary ballot. In doing so, she's taking on the entire judicial appointment process.