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.
2024 Florida Merit Retention Election
This year, two Supreme Court justices and 23 appeals court judges will be on the ballot. Click on the images to read biographies.
Florida Supreme Court and Appellate Courts Decisions
Read opinions handed down by the Florida Supreme Court and the state’s five appellate courts: