Candidates for State Supreme Court Justice - Retention
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for State Supreme Court Justice - Retention.
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About State Supreme Court Justice - Retention
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 10 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Supreme Court Justice - Retention
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a citizen of the United States, a state resident for at least five years, admitted to practice law in the state, at least 30 years old; and less than 75 years old.
- 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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