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Run for State Trial Court Judge - General in MO
Election Date: Aug 6, 2024Filing Deadline: Mar 26, 2024
Election Details
- Office level: state
- Length of term: 6 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: 146803
- Filing period: Feb 27, 2024 - Mar 26, 2024
- Positions: Missouri Circuit Court Judge - Circuit 2Missouri Circuit Court Judge - Circuit 15Missouri Circuit Court Judge - Circuit 10Missouri Circuit Court Judge - Circuit 45Missouri Circuit Court Judge - Circuit 46...
Job description
This District or Circuit Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen for 10 years, must be a qualified Missouri voter for at least 3 years, must be a resident of the circuit for at least 1 year, must be licensed to practice law in Missouri, must be at least 30 years old. Retirement is mandatory at age 70.
FAQ
How often is State Trial Court Judge - General elected?
The position of State Trial Court Judge - General is typically elected every 6 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 MO?
Filing fee: $100. Additional requirement for independent candidates: Petitions for independent candidate nominations require the number of signatures of registered voters in the district to be equal to at least 2% of the total number of voters who cast their ballots at the last election for candidates for the office sought, or equal to 10,000 voters, whichever is less.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
Where is the filing office?
James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center at 600 West Main Street in Jefferson City, Missouri..
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 573-751-2301.
How do I get started running for State Trial Court Judge - General?
You can start running for State Trial Court Judge - General 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 State Trial Court Judge - General includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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