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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Jill M. PohlmanNonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profileDiana HagenNonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027
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Ryan M. HarrisNonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
David N. MortensenNonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Michele M. Christiansen ForsterNonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Gregory Keith OrmeNonpartisan · Current term 2021 to 2027 - View profile
Ryan TenneyNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2030
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About State Appellate Court Justice - Retention
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 6 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 must be a United States citizen. He or she must have been a resident of Utah for at least three years. The person must be at least 25 years old and less than 75 years old. He or she must be admitted to practice law in Utah.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee is $50; No signature requirement. Each judge who wishes to retain office shall also file a declaration of candidacy.
- Filing period
- July 1, 2026 - July 15, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Lieutanant Governor's office.
- Where to file
- 350 North State Street, Suite 220 P.O. Box 142325 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2325
- Filing phone
- 801-538-1041
- Step 3
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