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State Supreme Court Justice in Michigan
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- January 2, 2026 - July 16, 2026
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State Supreme Court Justice
About this position
Each supreme court justice is responsible for reviewing each case to determine whether leave should be granted. Cases that are accepted for oral argument may be decided by an order, with or without an opinion. These orders may affirm or reverse the Michigan Court of Appeals, may remand a case to the trial court, or may adopt a correct Court of Appeals opinion.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$164,610 / year
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 8 years
Eligibility Requirements
A person is not eligible to the office of justice of the supreme court unless the person is a registered and qualified elector of this state by the filing deadline or the date the person files the affidavit of candidacy, is licensed to practice law in this state for at least five years, and at the time of election or appointment is less than 70 years of age.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Incumbents must file an Affidavit of Candidacy to the Secretary of State's office, and non-incumbents can file a qualifying petition.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the state bureau of elections office.
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