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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Andrea M. LeahyAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2034 - View profile
Anne K. AlbrightAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2034 - View profileStuart BergerAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2032
- View profileDan FriedmanAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2017 to 2026
- View profileTerrence ZicAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2032
- View profileE. WellsAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2030
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Kevin F. ArthurAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2034
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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 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, retire at age 70, member of the Maryland Bar, and be "most distinguished for integrity, wisdom and sound legal knowledge."
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee; no signature requirement.
- Filing period
- February 25, 2025 - August 3, 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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