State judicial races are on the ballot in November. Here's what you need to know

The midterms are not just about Congress.

While high-profile contests that will determine the balance of power in Washington have dominated news cycles, judicial elections are also happening in half of the country on November 3.

State Supreme Court races are on the ballot in 24 states, with half of those being retention elections in which voters decide whether an incumbent judge should remain seated for another term. More than 200 seats on appellate court benches and even more at the trial court level are also up, according to Ballotpedia.