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About Trial Court Judge
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 15 years
- Typical salary
- $159,433/year
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 2 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Trial Court Judge
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a citizen of the U.S. and Maryland, and registered to vote in State elections. Candidate must have resided in the State for at least 5 years and in the geographic area where the vacancy exists for at least 6 months next preceding appointment. Candidate must be at least 30, must retire at age 70, be a member of the Maryland Bar, and be "most distinguished for integrity, wisdom and sound legal knowledge."
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $300.
- Filing period
- February 24, 2026 - February 24, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Maryland State Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 151 West Street, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Filing phone
- 410-269-2840
- Step 3
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