Candidates for State Appellate Court Justice - Retention
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for State Appellate Court Justice - Retention.
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3.
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James A. KnechtDistrict 4thNonpartisan · Current term 2016 to 2026 - View profilePete CavanaghDistrict 4thNonpartisan · Current term 2018 to 2028
- View profileCraig DeArmondDistrict 4thNonpartisan · Current term 2018 to 2028
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Robert J. SteigmannDistrict 4thNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2034 - View profileThomas HarrisDistrict 4thNonpartisan · Current term 2018 to 2028
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About State Appellate Court Justice - Retention
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 10 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Appellate Court Justice - Retention
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be at least 21 years of age, a licensed attorney-at-law in Illinois, a registered voter, and a resident of the district.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee; Signature requirement At least .4% (.004) of the number of votes cast in that district for the candidate for their political party for the office of Governor at the last General Election at which a Governor was elected, but in no event less than 500 signatures
- Filing period
- Until May 3, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the State Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, Illinois 62704
- Filing phone
- 217-782-4141
- Step 3
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