The retention question can only appear on the general election ballot. The Florida Supreme Court is composed of seven justices. The Chief Justice is chosen by a majority of the members of the court. To be a candidate, you must be a registered elector of the state, reside in the territorial jurisdiction of the court, and have been a member of the Florida Bar for the preceding ten years. No one may be a candidate who has not been a member of the Florida bar for the preceding ten years.
Judicial retention appears only on the general election ballot.
This election is non-partisan. Candidate paperwork is filed with the Florida Division of Elections as are statements of net worth. The number of district courts of appeal are set by general law enacted by the Legislature. No District Court of Appeal shall have less than three justices. To be a candidate, you must be a resident of the state and the territorial jurisdiction of the court.