Oklahoma § 20-30.16 - Judge's declaration of candidacy - Ballot question
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-30.16 — Judge's declaration of candidacy - Ballot question, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-30.16. Judge's declaration of candidacy - Ballot question
At the General Election next before a term expires, any Judge of
the Court of Civil Appeals may seek retention in office by filing
with the Secretary of State, not less than sixty (60) days before
the date of the election, a declaration of candidacy to succeed
himself or herself. At the election, there shall be submitted to
the qualified electors of the state, on a separate ballot, without
party designation, this question:
"Shall (Here insert name of Judge) of the Court of Civil
Appeals be retained in Office?"
/
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YES
/ /
NO
The question shall be decided by a majority of those voting thereon.
If the decision is "yes" the Judge shall be retained in office for
the next ensuing six-year term. If the decision is "no", or if no
declaration of candidacy is filed, the office shall be vacant upon
expiration of the term then being served, and the former Judge shall
not be eligible for appointment to succeed himself or herself.
Retention in office may be sought for successive terms without limit
as to number, except for retirement as may be provided by the
Legislature for a maximum retirement age.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 33, § 2, emerg. eff. April 20, 1987. Amended
by Laws 1996, c. 97, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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