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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Aug 1, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: state
- Length of term: 10 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - Aug 1, 2026
- Positions: U.S. Senate - AlaskaAlaska Supreme Court Justice (Retain Maassen?)Alaska Appeals Court Justice (Retain Terrell?)Alaska Supreme Court Justice (Retention Awaiting Appointment)Alaska Supreme Court Justice (Retain Carney?)...
Job description
The State Supreme Court is responsible for final appeals. Judges in this position are seeking to retain their current seat.
Eligibility requirements
A justice of the supreme court shall be a citizen of the United States and of the state of Alaska, a resident of the state for five years immediately preceding appointment, have been engaged for not less than eight years immediately preceding appointment in the active practice of law, and at the time of appointment be licensed to practice law in the state.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: Director's Office: Court Plaza Building, 240 Main Street, 4th Floor, Juneau, AK 99801, Juneau - Region I Elections Office: 9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 3, Juneau, Alaska 99801, Anchorage - Region II Elections Office: 2525 Gambell Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503, Matanuska-Susitna - Region II Elections Office: North Fork Professional Building, 1700 E. Bogard Road, Suite B 102, Wasilla, AK 99654, Fairbanks - Region III Elections Office: 675 7th Avenue, Suite H3, Fairbanks, AK 99701, Nome - Region IV Elections Office: Sitnasuak Building, 214 Front St., Suite 130, Nome, AK 99762
Filing phone number: Director's Office: 907-465-4611, Juneau - Region I Elections Office: 907-465-3021, Anchorage - Region II Elections Office: 907-522-8683, Matanuska-Susitna - Region II Elections Office: 907-373-8952, Fairbanks - Region III Elections Office: 907-451-2835, Nome - Region IV Elections Office: 907-443-5285
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to any of the Alaska Division of Elections' offices.
Filing requirements: Filing Fee: 0. Submit a Selection Application Form to the Alaska Judicial Council.
FAQ
How often is State Supreme Court Justice - Retention elected?
The position of State Supreme Court Justice - Retention is typically elected every 10 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Alaska?
Filing Fee: 0. Submit a Selection Application Form to the Alaska Judicial Council.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to any of the Alaska Division of Elections' offices.
Where is the filing office?
Director's Office: Court Plaza Building, 240 Main Street, 4th Floor, Juneau, AK 99801, Juneau - Region I Elections Office: 9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 3, Juneau, Alaska 99801, Anchorage - Region II Elections Office: 2525 Gambell Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503, Matanuska-Susitna - Region II Elections Office: North Fork Professional Building, 1700 E. Bogard Road, Suite B 102, Wasilla, AK 99654, Fairbanks - Region III Elections Office: 675 7th Avenue, Suite H3, Fairbanks, AK 99701, Nome - Region IV Elections Office: Sitnasuak Building, 214 Front St., Suite 130, Nome, AK 99762.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling Director's Office: 907-465-4611, Juneau - Region I Elections Office: 907-465-3021, Anchorage - Region II Elections Office: 907-522-8683, Matanuska-Susitna - Region II Elections Office: 907-373-8952, Fairbanks - Region III Elections Office: 907-451-2835, Nome - Region IV Elections Office: 907-443-5285.
How do I get started running for State Supreme Court Justice - Retention?
You can start running for State Supreme Court Justice - Retention by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for State Supreme Court Justice - Retention does not include a primary or runoff election.
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