Utah HB0262 modifies judicial retention elections, requiring a 67% yes vote for retention.
Utah HB0262 amends judicial retention elections, requiring a 67% yes vote for retention. Supreme Court justices face retention elections every ten years, while other court judges face them every six years. Justices and judges must file a declaration of candidacy and pay a filing fee. If a judge receives less than 67% of the votes, they are not retained, and a vacancy exists. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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