Judicial Trial Court (Inferior) - Retention in Lower Yukon School District, AK

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Election date
November 3, 2026
9
Days until election
Filing deadlineElection day

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3 candidates filed so far

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About Judicial Trial Court (Inferior) - Retention

About this position

Inferior retention court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level, usually for minor offenses such as misdemeanor cases or civil matters below a certain dollar amount.
Office level
State
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Affiliation
Nonpartisan
Positions
1 open seat

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for Judicial Trial Court (Inferior) - Retention

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    A district judge shall be a citizen of the United States and of the state of Alaska, at least 21 years of age, a resident of the state for at least five years immediately preceding appointment, and have been engaged in the active practice of law for not less than three years immediately preceding appointment and at the time of appointment licensed to practice law in the State of Alaska; or have served for at least seven years as a magistrate in the state.

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Filing Fee: 0. Submit a Selection Application Form to the Alaska Judicial Council.
    Filing period
    Until August 1, 2026
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to any of the Alaska Division of Elections' offices.
    Where to file
    Director's Office: Court Plaza Building, 240 Main Street, 4th Floor, Juneau, AK 99801, Juneau - Region I Elections Office: 9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 3, Juneau, Alaska 99801, Anchorage - Region II Elections Office: 2525 Gambell Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503, Matanuska-Susitna - Region II Elections Office: North Fork Professional Building, 1700 E. Bogard Road, Suite B 102, Wasilla, AK 99654, Fairbanks - Region III Elections Office: 675 7th Avenue, Suite H3, Fairbanks, AK 99701, Nome - Region IV Elections Office: Sitnasuak Building, 214 Front St., Suite 130, Nome, AK 99762
    Filing phone
    Director's Office: 907-465-4611, Juneau - Region I Elections Office: 907-465-3021, Anchorage - Region II Elections Office: 907-522-8683, Matanuska-Susitna - Region II Elections Office: 907-373-8952, Fairbanks - Region III Elections Office: 907-451-2835, Nome - Region IV Elections Office: 907-443-5285
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