How often is County Civil Court Judge elected?

The position of County Civil Court Judge is typically elected every 10 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in New York?

No filing fee; signature requirement of 1,200.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the New York City Board of Elections office.

Where is the filing office?

32-42 Broadway, 7 Fl New York, NY 10004

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 212-487-5400.

How do I get started running for County Civil Court Judge?

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Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County Civil Court Judge does not include a primary or runoff election.

County Civil Court Judge in New York County, New York

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About County Civil Court Judge

About this position

This County Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil Courts at the trial-level, typically limited to a certain dollar amount.

Office level: County
Election frequency: Every 10 years
Affiliation: Partisan
Positions: 2 open seats

Election type

Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
Run-off election

How to run for County Civil Court Judge

Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a New York resident, must have at least 10 years of New York legal practice, must be a resident in their county, must be over the age of 18, must not be over the age of 70.
Step 2
File for office
Filing requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of 1,200.
Filing period
May 19, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Paperwork instructions
Submit paperwork to the New York City Board of Elections office.
Where to file
32-42 Broadway, 7 Fl New York, NY 10004
Filing phone
212-487-5400
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