In Loughry v. Tennant et al., the West Virginia Supreme Court recognized that judicial elections are different from executive and legislative elections, and concluded that there are unique and compelling state interests in «protecting the impartiality and integrity of the judiciary, and strengthening public confidence in the judiciary.» (faircourtslitigation.org)
The court found no such compelling state interest. (nar.realtor)
The strict scrutiny test you're referring to here would apply under a direct challenge of the const - itutionality of the ACA as well as under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, i.e. Compelling State Interest, Narrowly Tailored to the interest, and Least Restrictive Means. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)