About State Trial Court Judge - Retention
About this position
This District or Circuit Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases at the trial-level. Judges in this position are seeking to retain their current seat.
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 10 years
- 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 Trial Court Judge - Retention
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a resident of the state for at least one year; a member of the state bar; and under the age of 75.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or signature requirement. Candidates for retention must file a Declaration of Candidacy.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- 302 North Office Building, 401 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
- Filing phone
- 717-787-5280
- Step 3
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- View profileChris SchererDistrict 10Nonpartisan · Current term 2020 to 2030
- View profileMichele BononiDistrict 10Nonpartisan · Current term 2020 to 2030
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