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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline:
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 - N/A
- Positions: San Juan County TreasurerSan Juan Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor - Position 5San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor - Position 2San Juan College Board - District 7San Juan County Probate Judge...
Job description
County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a qualified elector of the district and have a high school diploma or equivalent. In districts with a population greater than 200,000 people, a judge must also be licensed to practice law in New Mexico.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 100 South Oliver Drive, Suite 200, Aztec, NM 87410
Filing phone number: 505-334-9471
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is 0; Signature requirement is 2% of the total votes cast for all of the party's candidates within the district for governor at the last preceding primary election at which the party's candidate for governor was nominated.
FAQ
How often is County Court Judge elected?
The position of County Court Judge 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 San Juan County County, NM?
Filing fee is 0; Signature requirement is 2% of the total votes cast for all of the party's candidates within the district for governor at the last preceding primary election at which the party's candidate for governor was nominated.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
100 South Oliver Drive, Suite 200, Aztec, NM 87410.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 505-334-9471.
How do I get started running for County Court Judge?
You can start running for County Court Judge 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 does not include a primary or runoff election.
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