Candidates for State Appellate Court Justice - Retention
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for State Appellate Court Justice - Retention.
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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
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Valerie L. SmithDivision WesternNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2034 - View profile
Stacy L. StreetDivision EasternNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2034 - View profile
Steven W. MaroneyDivision WesternNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2034 - View profile
Steven W. SwordDivision EasternNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2034 - View profile
William E. Phillips IIDivision EasternNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2034
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About State Appellate Court Justice - Retention
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 8 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Appellate Court Justice - Retention
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate shall be at least 30 years of age and a resident of the state for 5 years, must be authorized to practice law in the courts of Tennessee
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee; no signature requirement
- Filing period
- Until January 1, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
- Where to file
- 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenu E William R. Snodgrass Tower, 7th Floor Nashville, Tennessee 37243
- Filing phone
- 615-741-7956
- Step 3
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