Candidates for State Supreme Court Justice - Retention
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for State Supreme Court Justice - Retention.
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About State Supreme Court Justice - Retention
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 12 years
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Supreme Court Justice - Retention
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
To be eligible for appointment, a person must be a registered voter and a citizen of the of the state of California. The candidate must be a member of the State Bar of California or a judge of a court in California for at least 10 years immediately preceeding selection. The candidate must be also a member in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Candidates must pay a filing fee of 2% of the first-year salary of the office. In lieu of a filing fee, candidates can submit 7,000 signatures to qualify. Candidates must also file a Candidate Intention Statement to the Secretary of State's office. Any applicant seeking a judicial appointment must complete and submit an application to the Office of Governor. All applicants are required to submit an application for appointment in electronic form. Applicants must also scan and email a photograph, written materials and an Authorization and Release form to the Office of Governor.
- Filing period
- July 17, 2026 - August 16, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the California Supreme Court.
- Where to file
- 350 McAllister Street San Francisco, CA 94102-4797
- Filing phone
- 415-865-7000
- Step 3
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