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Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline: May 27, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 10 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: May 20, 2025 - May 27, 2025
- Positions: Erie County Surrogate Court JudgeErie County Court JudgeErie County Family Court JudgeErie County ClerkErie County Comptroller...
Job description
This County Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in civil courts at the trial-level in over all domestic relations matters including but not limited to adoptions, domestic violence, divorce, child support, custody, alimony, time-sharing and related matters.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a New York resident, must have at least 10 years of New York legal practice, must be a resident in their county, must be over the age of 18, must not be over the age of 70.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: Erie County Board of Elections, 134 W Eagle St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Filing phone number: 716-858-8891
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: No filing fee; signature requirement of 600.
FAQ
How often is County Court Judge - Family elected?
The position of County Court Judge - Family 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 Erie County County, NY?
No filing fee; signature requirement of 600.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
Erie County Board of Elections, 134 W Eagle St, Buffalo, NY 14202.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 716-858-8891.
How do I get started running for County Court Judge - Family?
You can start running for County Court Judge - Family 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 - Family does not include a primary or runoff election.
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