Candidates for State Supreme Court Justice
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Stephen K. BushongPosition 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030 - View profile
Christopher L. GarrettPosition 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profileRoger DeHoogPosition 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2028
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Bronson D. JamesPosition 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030
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About State Supreme Court Justice
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 6 years
- Typical salary
- Chief: $134,000/year, Associates: $131,000/year
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- 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
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a citizen of the United States, have resided in the State at least three years next preceding their election, and after their election must reside in their respective districts. Mandatory retirement age of 75.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee-$100 OR The lesser of either (a) 1,000 signatures or (b) 1% of the number of votes cast for Governor in Oregon at the most recent election in which a candidate for Governor was elected to a full term.The signatures must include those of at least 100 electors registered in each of Oregon’s federal congressional districts.
- Filing period
- June 3, 2026 - August 25, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- 255 Capitol St NE, Ste 501, Salem, OR 97310
- Filing phone
- 503-986-1518
- Step 3
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