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Merit Retention Election

Merit Retention Elections

Florida law requires Florida Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges to be placed on the ballot in nonpartisan elections every six years so voters can determine whether they should remain on their courts for another six-year term. These are called “merit retention” elections.

Learn about judicial elections and merit retention.

2024 Florida Merit Retention Election

Read about 2024 judicial election and merit retention results in The Florida Bar News.

Florida Supreme Court and Appellate Courts Decisions

Read opinions handed down by the Florida Supreme Court and the state’s five appellate courts: