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 "judge": "sonnet",
 "judge_model": "claude-sonnet-5.5",
 "arm": "C",
 "contest": "q2",
 "wall_seconds": 26.3,
 "body_words": 701,
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  "claims": [
   {
    "n": 1,
    "claim": "Question 2 would amend the Maryland Constitution so temporary members can fill Commission seats when a member is recused or disqualified, or a term ends with no replacement.",
    "cited": [
     1
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "major",
    "note": "The SBE ballot text and the Maryland Matters guide both say this.",
    "evidence_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/ballot_questions.html"
   },
   {
    "n": 2,
    "claim": "The Commission is an independent body that looks into complaints against Maryland judges.",
    "cited": [
     5
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "minor",
    "note": "The Maryland Judiciary page describes it as 'an independent body with the power to investigate complaints against Maryland judges'.",
    "evidence_url": "https://www.mdcourts.gov/cjd"
   },
   {
    "n": 3,
    "claim": "A FOR vote allows temporary appointments for recusal, disqualification, or a term ending without a replacement.",
    "cited": [
     1
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "major",
    "note": "Matches the official FOR text.",
    "evidence_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/ballot_questions.html"
   },
   {
    "n": 4,
    "claim": "The Chair could bring back a former member. At the Chair's request, the Governor could appoint a temporary substitute or extend a current member's term until a permanent replacement is named.",
    "cited": [
     1
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "major",
    "note": "Matches the official ballot text.",
    "evidence_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/ballot_questions.html"
   },
   {
    "n": 5,
    "claim": "A substitute must have the same qualifications as the member replaced, must not have been rejected by the Senate for the Commission, and if a judge or lawyer must be in good standing with the Maryland bar.",
    "cited": [
     3
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "major",
    "note": "Maryland Matters 'Proposed Change' section says this.",
    "evidence_url": "https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/"
   },
   {
    "n": 6,
    "claim": "An AGAINST vote keeps current membership rules and does not allow temporary appointments.",
    "cited": [
     1
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "major",
    "note": "Matches the official AGAINST text.",
    "evidence_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/ballot_questions.html"
   },
   {
    "n": 7,
    "claim": "Under current law the Governor fills a vacancy for the rest of the term. The Commission has 11 members: 3 judges, 3 lawyers and 5 non-judge, non-lawyer residents.",
    "cited": [
     3
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "major",
    "note": "Maryland Matters 'Current Law' says this.",
    "evidence_url": "https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/"
   },
   {
    "n": 8,
    "claim": "FOR argument: a backup way to fill seats keeps complaints moving and avoids backlogs, because appointments are often slow.",
    "cited": [
     3
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "minor",
    "note": "The guide's 'Arguments FOR' section says this.",
    "evidence_url": "https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/"
   },
   {
    "n": 9,
    "claim": "The change is very limited. The Chair could only recall someone already approved, and the 10-year service limit still applies.",
    "cited": [
     3
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "minor",
    "note": "The guide's FOR argument says this.",
    "evidence_url": "https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/"
   },
   {
    "n": 10,
    "claim": "The bill passed the Senate 41-0 and the House 134-0.",
    "cited": [
     2
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "major",
    "note": "The MGA history shows Senate third reading passed 41-0 and House third reading passed 134-0.",
    "evidence_url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0933?ys=2026RS"
   },
   {
    "n": 11,
    "claim": "AGAINST argument: appointments to a body that can recommend removing a judge should require the Governor and Senate, not the unelected Chair.",
    "cited": [
     3
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "minor",
    "note": "The guide's AGAINST section says this.",
    "evidence_url": "https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/"
   },
   {
    "n": 12,
    "claim": "The Commission does not need all 11 members. The constitution only requires a majority to be present to decide a complaint.",
    "cited": [
     3
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "minor",
    "note": "The guide's AGAINST section says this.",
    "evidence_url": "https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/"
   },
   {
    "n": 13,
    "claim": "The amendment sets no deadline for naming a permanent member, so a temporary member could serve a long time and the Governor could avoid Senate confirmation.",
    "cited": [
     3
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "minor",
    "note": "The guide's AGAINST section says this.",
    "evidence_url": "https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/"
   },
   {
    "n": 14,
    "claim": "The chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee testified in favor before that committee. Senator Smith, the sponsor, testified in favor before the House Judiciary Committee.",
    "cited": [
     2,
     4
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "major",
    "note": "The witness list shows 'Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee' as FAV (JPR) and 'Senator Smith' as FAV (JUD). The MGA bill page lists Smith as sponsor.",
    "evidence_url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/WitnessSignup/SB0933?ys=2026RS"
   },
   {
    "n": 15,
    "claim": "No one signed up to testify against the bill.",
    "cited": [
     4
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "major",
    "note": "Only two witnesses are listed, both FAV. The list was current as of 10/28/2026.",
    "evidence_url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/WitnessSignup/SB0933?ys=2026RS"
   },
   {
    "n": 16,
    "claim": "The bill also withdraws an earlier proposed amendment on this topic.",
    "cited": [
     2
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "minor",
    "note": "The synopsis says 'Withdrawing and repealing a certain proposed Constitutional amendment'.",
    "evidence_url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0933?ys=2026RS"
   },
   {
    "n": 17,
    "claim": "Matcher: AGAINST fits voters who value Senate confirmation, because temporary members could serve without new Senate approval and with no deadline.",
    "cited": [
     3
    ],
    "verdict": "supported",
    "severity": "minor",
    "note": "This follows the guide's AGAINST argument. A recalled former member was already approved, but the page conveys that elsewhere.",
    "evidence_url": "https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/"
   }
  ],
  "dead_or_fake_urls": [],
  "invented_attribution": [],
  "endorsement": [],
  "equal_treatment_issues": [],
  "rubric": {
   "accuracy": 5,
   "sourcing": 4,
   "balance": 4,
   "usefulness": 4,
   "clarity": 5
  },
  "gate": "pass",
  "gate_reasons": [
   "All five cited URLs load. Every checked claim is supported by its cited source. No invented attributions or endorsements found."
  ],
  "summary": "Question 2 would let the Commission on Judicial Disabilities fill seats temporarily when a member is recused, disqualified, or their term ends with no replacement. The guide describes this accurately, gives the arguments on each side without taking one, and is honest that no named opponents were found."
 },
 "raw_tail": " AGAINST section says this.\",\"evidence_url\":\"https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/\"},\n    {\"n\":13,\"claim\":\"The amendment sets no deadline for naming a permanent member, so a temporary member could serve a long time and the Governor could avoid Senate confirmation.\",\"cited\":[3],\"verdict\":\"supported\",\"severity\":\"minor\",\"note\":\"The guide's AGAINST section says this.\",\"evidence_url\":\"https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/\"},\n    {\"n\":14,\"claim\":\"The chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee testified in favor before that committee. Senator Smith, the sponsor, testified in favor before the House Judiciary Committee.\",\"cited\":[2,4],\"verdict\":\"supported\",\"severity\":\"major\",\"note\":\"The witness list shows 'Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee' as FAV (JPR) and 'Senator Smith' as FAV (JUD). The MGA bill page lists Smith as sponsor.\",\"evidence_url\":\"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/WitnessSignup/SB0933?ys=2026RS\"},\n    {\"n\":15,\"claim\":\"No one signed up to testify against the bill.\",\"cited\":[4],\"verdict\":\"supported\",\"severity\":\"major\",\"note\":\"Only two witnesses are listed, both FAV. The list was current as of 10/28/2026.\",\"evidence_url\":\"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/WitnessSignup/SB0933?ys=2026RS\"},\n    {\"n\":16,\"claim\":\"The bill also withdraws an earlier proposed amendment on this topic.\",\"cited\":[2],\"verdict\":\"supported\",\"severity\":\"minor\",\"note\":\"The synopsis says 'Withdrawing and repealing a certain proposed Constitutional amendment'.\",\"evidence_url\":\"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0933?ys=2026RS\"},\n    {\"n\":17,\"claim\":\"Matcher: AGAINST fits voters who value Senate confirmation, because temporary members could serve without new Senate approval and with no deadline.\",\"cited\":[3],\"verdict\":\"supported\",\"severity\":\"minor\",\"note\":\"This follows the guide's AGAINST argument. A recalled former member was already approved, but the page conveys that elsewhere.\",\"evidence_url\":\"https://marylandmatters.org/voter-guides/ballot-measures/question-2-temporary-appointments-on-the-commission-on-judicial-disabilities/\"}\n  ],\n  \"dead_or_fake_urls\": [],\n  \"invented_attribution\": [],\n  \"endorsement\": [],\n  \"equal_treatment_issues\": [],\n  \"rubric\": {\"accuracy\": 5, \"sourcing\": 4, \"balance\": 4, \"usefulness\": 4, \"clarity\": 5},\n  \"gate\": \"pass\",\n  \"gate_reasons\": [\"All five cited URLs load. Every checked claim is supported by its cited source. No invented attributions or endorsements found.\"],\n  \"summary\": \"Question 2 would let the Commission on Judicial Disabilities fill seats temporarily when a member is recused, disqualified, or their term ends with no replacement. The guide describes this accurately, gives the arguments on each side without taking one, and is honest that no named opponents were found.\"\n}\n```\n\n"
}