L. Clayton Roberts

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

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On the ballot · 2026

State judiciary — Florida

Key dates

Voters decide whether L. Clayton Roberts keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Charlie Crist (Republican), 2007
Before this court: Deputy Attorney General · 2006–2007
Executive Deputy Attorney General · 2003–2006
General Counsel, Florida Department of State · 2002–2003
Director, Florida Division of Elections · 1999–2002
Council Attorney, Public Responsibility Council, Florida House of Representatives · 1998–1999
Staff Director, Committee on Election Reform, Florida House of Representatives · 1997–1998
Staff Attorney, Committee on Executive Business, Ethics & Elections, The Florida Senate · 1995–1997
Recent opinions: Jewell v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Sep 30, 2026 ·
Reversed two convictions and ordered a new trial, holding the statute requires proof of knowledge.
Williams v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Jun 10, 2026 ·
Upheld increased sentences, finding no double jeopardy violation and no expectation of finality.
State of Florida v. Rush (opens in a new tab)
Dec 10, 2025 ·
Reversed a dismissal of charges granted in the same order declaring the defendant incompetent.
Sources: Judge L. Clayton Roberts, First District Court of Appeal (court bio) (opens in a new tab)

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

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On the ballot · 2026

Key dates

Voters decide whether L. Clayton Roberts keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Charlie Crist (Republican), 2007
Before this court: Deputy Attorney General · 2006–2007
Executive Deputy Attorney General · 2003–2006
General Counsel, Florida Department of State · 2002–2003
Director, Florida Division of Elections · 1999–2002
Council Attorney, Public Responsibility Council, Florida House of Representatives · 1998–1999
Staff Director, Committee on Election Reform, Florida House of Representatives · 1997–1998
Staff Attorney, Committee on Executive Business, Ethics & Elections, The Florida Senate · 1995–1997
Recent opinions: Jewell v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Sep 30, 2026 ·
Reversed two convictions and ordered a new trial, holding the statute requires proof of knowledge.
Williams v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Jun 10, 2026 ·
Upheld increased sentences, finding no double jeopardy violation and no expectation of finality.
State of Florida v. Rush (opens in a new tab)
Dec 10, 2025 ·
Reversed a dismissal of charges granted in the same order declaring the defendant incompetent.
Sources: Judge L. Clayton Roberts, First District Court of Appeal (court bio) (opens in a new tab)

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

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On the ballot · 2026

Key dates

Voters decide whether L. Clayton Roberts keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Charlie Crist (Republican), 2007
Before this court: Deputy Attorney General · 2006–2007
Executive Deputy Attorney General · 2003–2006
General Counsel, Florida Department of State · 2002–2003
Director, Florida Division of Elections · 1999–2002
Council Attorney, Public Responsibility Council, Florida House of Representatives · 1998–1999
Staff Director, Committee on Election Reform, Florida House of Representatives · 1997–1998
Staff Attorney, Committee on Executive Business, Ethics & Elections, The Florida Senate · 1995–1997
Recent opinions: Jewell v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Sep 30, 2026 ·
Reversed two convictions and ordered a new trial, holding the statute requires proof of knowledge.
Williams v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Jun 10, 2026 ·
Upheld increased sentences, finding no double jeopardy violation and no expectation of finality.
State of Florida v. Rush (opens in a new tab)
Dec 10, 2025 ·
Reversed a dismissal of charges granted in the same order declaring the defendant incompetent.
Sources: Judge L. Clayton Roberts, First District Court of Appeal (court bio) (opens in a new tab)

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Running this campaign? Claim this page

On the ballot · 2026

Key dates

Voters decide whether L. Clayton Roberts keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Charlie Crist (Republican), 2007
Before this court: Deputy Attorney General · 2006–2007
Executive Deputy Attorney General · 2003–2006
General Counsel, Florida Department of State · 2002–2003
Director, Florida Division of Elections · 1999–2002
Council Attorney, Public Responsibility Council, Florida House of Representatives · 1998–1999
Staff Director, Committee on Election Reform, Florida House of Representatives · 1997–1998
Staff Attorney, Committee on Executive Business, Ethics & Elections, The Florida Senate · 1995–1997
Recent opinions: Jewell v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Sep 30, 2026 ·
Reversed two convictions and ordered a new trial, holding the statute requires proof of knowledge.
Williams v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Jun 10, 2026 ·
Upheld increased sentences, finding no double jeopardy violation and no expectation of finality.
State of Florida v. Rush (opens in a new tab)
Dec 10, 2025 ·
Reversed a dismissal of charges granted in the same order declaring the defendant incompetent.
Sources: Judge L. Clayton Roberts, First District Court of Appeal (court bio) (opens in a new tab)