Candidates for State Trial Court Judge - Retention
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for State Trial Court Judge - Retention.
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Wisner-Pilger Public Schools.
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Kale B. BurdickDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
James J. OrrDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profileTami SchendtDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2028
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Mark D. KozisekDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profileKarin NoakesDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2028
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About State Trial Court Judge - Retention
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 6 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Trial Court Judge - Retention
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be at least thirty years of age, a citizen of the United States, engaged in the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for at least five years, which may include prior service as a judge, currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court; and on the effective date of appointment, a resident of the county court district to be served, and remains a resident of such district during the period of service.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee: 0; Signature Requirement: 0; Individual is required to submit an application and personal data sheet to the Judicial Nominating Commission prior to the deadline for applications stated in the published notice of the public hearing
- Filing period
- January 5, 2026 - August 1, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's Office
- Where to file
- 1221 N. Street Suite 103, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
- Filing phone
- 402-471-2554
- Step 3
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