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State Trial Court Judge (Inferior) in Kansas
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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State Trial Court Judge (Inferior)
About this position
These District or Circuit Inferior Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level, usually for minor offenses such as misdemeanor cases or civil matters below a certain dollar amount.
Position Details
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
The candidate must be a resident of the county at the time of taking office and while holding office. The candidate must be a a graduate of a high school, a secondary school, or the equivalent and either be a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or able to pass an examination given by the Supreme Court to become certified within 18 months.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee: $170. The candidate must file with the Secretary of State's office. A candidate may file by petition or by Declaration of Intention, Form CD. If filing by petition, the judicial candidate must submit the Kansas Primary Nomination Petition. A candidate filing by Declaration of Intention, Form CD, may obtain the form from the Secretary of State's Elections division or from the county election official. The Declaration of Intention, Form CD, must be accompanied by total fees of $170 ($100 filing fee and $70 GEC/SOS filing fee).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Kansas Secretary of State's office.
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