Until 1994, no Republicans held any of the court seats.

Until 1591, Rennerod asserted itself against neighbouring Emerichenhain, which for a time also held the court seat.

The GOP also has won all 19 statewide court seats.

About 40 supreme court seats in 20 states are in play.

They also shared much of their history with their former court seat, Rothselberg.

The village had its own court seat and judge.

"Newark is a legal center, with federal, state and county court seats," he said.

During his first term, President Bush nominated 46 people to federal appeals court seats, of which 36 were confirmed.

"Newark is a federal, state and county court seat," Mr. Fatigati noted.

The White House moved quickly tonight to quash a politically embarrassing problem with one of President Bush's nominees to a federal court seat.