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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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the GoodParty.org Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profilePaul C. WilsonNonpartisan · Current term 2015 to 2026
- View profileZel FischerNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2034
- View profileMary RussellNonpartisan · Current term 2019 to 2030
- View profileKelly C. BroniecNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2036
- View profileW. PowellNonpartisan · Current term 2019 to 2030
- View profileRobin RansomNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2034
- View profileGinger K. GoochNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2036
- View profilePatricia BreckenridgeNonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2032
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About State Supreme Court Justice - Retention
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 12 years
- 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
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen for at least 15 years, must be a qualified Missouri voter for at least 9 years, must be licensed to practice law in Missouri, must be at least 30 years old, retirement is mandatory at age 70.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Judge must file a declaration of candidacy for retention. No signatures, no filing fees.
- Filing period
- February 24, 2026 - September 4, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Missouri Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center, 600 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
- Filing phone
- 573-751-2301
- Step 3
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