Candidates for State Supreme Court Chief Justice
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About State Supreme Court Chief Justice
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 6 years
- Typical salary
- 167685
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Supreme Court Chief Justice
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates must be a registed elector of the state and be licensed to practice law in Alabama. No one may be elected or appointed to a judicial office after reaching the age of 70. Must have been licensed by the Alabama State Bar Association a combined total of 10 years or more, or by any other state bar association for a combined total of 10 years or more, prior to beginning a term of office or appointment to serve a vacant term of office. Must not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment in the state or federal penitentiary.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee (Major party candidates only): 2% of the annual salary for the office. Petition Signature Requirements (independent and minor party candidates only): 3% of the number of votes cast in the district for the office of governor in the last general election.
- Filing period
- Until November 10, 2023
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Alabama Secretary of State's office. Major party candidates must also qualify with the state party organization.
- Where to file
- 600 Dexter Ave, Suite E-209, Montgomery, AL 36130
- Filing phone
- 334-242-7210
- Step 3
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