Which of the Following Is Not a Part of the "Appoint-Elect-Retain

Which of the following is not a part of the "appoint-elect-retain" concept to judicial elections?

A) The governor appoints a judge.
B) The state senate confirms with two-thirds approval of the members.
C) The governor-appointed nominee does not assume office until confirmed by the senate.
D) The nominee goes through a vetting process to confirm his or her ability to fill the position.
E) The judge runs in a contested nonpartisan election and subsequent retention elections.