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JoinRun for County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate in McKinley County County, NM
Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Mar 10, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - Mar 10, 2026
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Job description
This County Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in the certain specific areas of probate or surrogate matters.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be at least eighteen years old, a legal resident of the state and a qualified elector.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 207 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, NM 87301
Filing phone number: 505-863-6866
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee $50, may be waived if Pauper's Statement is submitted to County Clerk; no nominating petition required
FAQ
How often is County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate elected?
The position of County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate is typically elected every 4 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 McKinley County County, NM?
Filing fee $50, may be waived if Pauper's Statement is submitted to County Clerk; no nominating petition required
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
207 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, NM 87301.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 505-863-6866.
How do I get started running for County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate?
You can start running for County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate 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 County Court Judge - Probate-County Court Judge - Surrogate does not include a primary or runoff election.
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