Timothy Osterhaus

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

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On the ballot · 2026

State judiciary — Florida

Key dates

Voters decide whether Timothy Osterhaus keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Rick Scott (Republican), 2013
Before this court: Solicitor General of Florida
Deputy Solicitor General of Florida
Counsel, Florida Department of Education
Private practice, Washington, D.C.
Law clerk, U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Ryskamp
Recent opinions: Village Center Community Development District v. Illeck (opens in a new tab)
Sep 23, 2026 ·
Upheld a compensation award to a claimant based on unrebutted medical evidence of heart disease.
Key Haven Associated Enterprises, Inc. v. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (opens in a new tab)
Aug 26, 2026 ·
Held a takings claim did not accrue only when environmental regulators denied a 2018 application.
Jefferson County Kennel Club, Inc. v. Florida Gaming Control Commission (opens in a new tab)
Jun 3, 2026 ·
Upheld a gaming permit revocation law, finding it was not an unconstitutional special law.
Sources: Chief Judge Timothy D. Osterhaus, 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 Timothy Osterhaus keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Rick Scott (Republican), 2013
Before this court: Solicitor General of Florida
Deputy Solicitor General of Florida
Counsel, Florida Department of Education
Private practice, Washington, D.C.
Law clerk, U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Ryskamp
Recent opinions: Village Center Community Development District v. Illeck (opens in a new tab)
Sep 23, 2026 ·
Upheld a compensation award to a claimant based on unrebutted medical evidence of heart disease.
Key Haven Associated Enterprises, Inc. v. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (opens in a new tab)
Aug 26, 2026 ·
Held a takings claim did not accrue only when environmental regulators denied a 2018 application.
Jefferson County Kennel Club, Inc. v. Florida Gaming Control Commission (opens in a new tab)
Jun 3, 2026 ·
Upheld a gaming permit revocation law, finding it was not an unconstitutional special law.
Sources: Chief Judge Timothy D. Osterhaus, 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 Timothy Osterhaus keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Rick Scott (Republican), 2013
Before this court: Solicitor General of Florida
Deputy Solicitor General of Florida
Counsel, Florida Department of Education
Private practice, Washington, D.C.
Law clerk, U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Ryskamp
Recent opinions: Village Center Community Development District v. Illeck (opens in a new tab)
Sep 23, 2026 ·
Upheld a compensation award to a claimant based on unrebutted medical evidence of heart disease.
Key Haven Associated Enterprises, Inc. v. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (opens in a new tab)
Aug 26, 2026 ·
Held a takings claim did not accrue only when environmental regulators denied a 2018 application.
Jefferson County Kennel Club, Inc. v. Florida Gaming Control Commission (opens in a new tab)
Jun 3, 2026 ·
Upheld a gaming permit revocation law, finding it was not an unconstitutional special law.
Sources: Chief Judge Timothy D. Osterhaus, 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 Timothy Osterhaus keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Rick Scott (Republican), 2013
Before this court: Solicitor General of Florida
Deputy Solicitor General of Florida
Counsel, Florida Department of Education
Private practice, Washington, D.C.
Law clerk, U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Ryskamp
Recent opinions: Village Center Community Development District v. Illeck (opens in a new tab)
Sep 23, 2026 ·
Upheld a compensation award to a claimant based on unrebutted medical evidence of heart disease.
Key Haven Associated Enterprises, Inc. v. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (opens in a new tab)
Aug 26, 2026 ·
Held a takings claim did not accrue only when environmental regulators denied a 2018 application.
Jefferson County Kennel Club, Inc. v. Florida Gaming Control Commission (opens in a new tab)
Jun 3, 2026 ·
Upheld a gaming permit revocation law, finding it was not an unconstitutional special law.
Sources: Chief Judge Timothy D. Osterhaus, First District Court of Appeal (court bio) (opens in a new tab)