Neither judges or coroners are elected in all states. Prosecutors are almost everywhere. Sheriff's are elected but in many places are not the chief local law e

Neither judges or coroners are elected in all states. Prosecutors are almost everywhere. Sheriff's are elected but in many places are not the chief local law enforcement officer. In many places there is a police force which is led by an appointed police chief. In this situation the sheriff's office is usually limited to courthouse security and serving summons. The original thought behind electing judges was that they are an equal branch of government which provides a check on the executive and legislative branches so having them appointed by the branches they are suppose to provide a check against makes no sense. Also this article is about appointed and not elected judges.