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Local Court Judge in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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Local Court Judge
About this position
Local Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in civil and criminal courts at the trial-level, such as small-claims court or drug court.
Position Details
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must be at least thirty (30) years of age and a person learned in the law by practice and profession, and shall have been for two (2) years before election, a bona fide resident and voter in the county and a bona fide resident of the city at the time of his election.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Election Commission's office.
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