Pennsylvania Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille said that even though he has only a year left before reaching the state’s mandatory retirement age for judges, there are still many objectives he wants to accomplish while on the bench.

Castille, 69, who is seeking retention in the statewide Nov. 5 election—said criticisms about him being able to serve out only one-tenth of the decade-long term he would win if retained are exaggerated and not based on legitimate concerns.