based on the quote wa2wise, it seems that in partisan politics : "Well qualified" means 'registered to vote (in our party). and "objective" means 'will most likely agree with us'.
Not to throw stones specifically at the Dems (since this article specifies them) just politics generally.
I've only recently heard (while working for a govt. subcontractor) that electrical licenses are optional and at the discretion of the primary contractor. I can't swear this as a fact, but I did hear it from the "electrician" (ex-lineman) running the job.
