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Run for State Supreme Court Justice in LA
Election Date: Dec 7, 2024Filing Deadline: Jul 19, 2024
Election Details
- Office level: state
- Length of term: 10 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Filing period: Jul 17, 2024 - Jul 19, 2024
- Positions: District 2
Job description
The State Supreme Court is responsible for correcting the errors of the inferior state courts. It exclusively hears appeals on legal issues from inferior state courts.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be admitted to practice law in Louisiana for at least 10 years, a resident of the district for 1 year, and younger than 70 years old.
FAQ
How often is State Supreme Court Justice elected?
The position of State Supreme Court Justice 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 LA?
Filing fee is $450, plus $225 for major party candidates; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 1000.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Louisiana Secretary of State's office.
Where is the filing office?
8585 Archives Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 225-922-0900.
How do I get started running for State Supreme Court Justice?
You can start running for State Supreme Court Justice 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 includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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