Florida Voters Weigh Judicial Retentions for 2026
Florida voters will decide whether to retain one Supreme Court justice and five appeals court judges in the upcoming 2026 general election. The nonpartisan merit retention votes allow the public to determine if judges remain in office.
Voters across United States state Florida will decide the retention of one Supreme Court justice and five appellate judges during the November 3, 2026 general election.
Unlike traditional races featuring competing candidates, merit-retention contests present a straightforward yes-or-no ballot question for each jurist.










