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State Trial Court Judge - General in Idaho
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- February 23, 2026 - March 6, 2026
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State Trial Court Judge - General
About this position
The District Courts have original jurisdiction over all cases and proceedings, in the issuance of writs of mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, habeas corpus and all writs necessary to the exercise of its powers. It also has appellate jurisdiction which extends to all cases assigned to magistrate's division of the district court; and to all other matters and cases wherein appeal is allowed by law.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$128,500/year
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Idaho District Court Judge candidates must be at least 30 years old when elected; be a citizen of the United States; be an elector of the state of Idaho; have been a legal resident of the state of Idaho for at least 2 continuous years immediately preceding the election; reside in the district in which they are elected; been in good standing as an active or judicial member of the Idaho state bar for at least 2 continuous years immediately preceding such election; have held a license to practice law or held a judicial office in 1 or more jurisdictions for at least 10 continuous years preceding such election.
Filing Requirements
Candidates have two options when filing for placement on the Primary Election Ballot: 1) File a Declaration of Candidacy and pay the $150 filing fee. 2) File a Declaration of Candidacy and nominating petitions, containing the signatures of at least 200 registered electors of the judicial district verified prior to submission. All candidates must also submit a C1 Form prior to announcing candidacy, accepting donations or spending money on the campaign.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Idaho Secretary of State's office.
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