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Idaho Supreme Court elections, 2020
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The seats of two Idaho Supreme Court justices were up for nonpartisan election on June 2, 2020. A runoff election was scheduled for November 3, 2020, but was not needed after both races were decided in the general election.[1] Justices Gregory W. Moeller and John R. Stegner each ran unopposed, thus winning re-election to the court.
On March 30, 2020, Governor Brad Little (R) and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney (R) announced that Idaho's primary election would be conducted by mail. On March 24, 2020, the secretary of state announced the implementation of online absentee ballot application process, which can be accessed here. The primary date effectively changed from May 19, 2020, to June 2, 2020—the day on which ballots were due.[2]
Election procedure changes in 2020
Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.
Idaho did not modify any procedures for the November 3, 2020, general election.
For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here.
Candidates and election results
Moeller's seat
General election candidates
- Gregory W. Moeller (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan) ✔
Stegner's seat
General election candidates
- John R. Stegner (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan) ✔
Past elections
2018
- See also: Idaho Supreme Court elections, 2018
General election
General election for Idaho Supreme Court
Incumbent G. Richard Bevan won election in the general election for Idaho Supreme Court on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | G. Richard Bevan (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 190,316 |
| Total votes: 190,316 | |||
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2016
November 8 runoff electionRobyn Brody defeated Curt McKenzie in the runoff for the Idaho Supreme Court, Jones' seat.
May 17 general election
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About the Idaho Supreme Court
- See also: Idaho Supreme Court
The Idaho Supreme Court is the state's court of last resort. It is composed of five justices: a chief justice and four justices. Justices are selected in nonpartisan elections and serve six-year terms.
Political composition
This was the political composition of the supreme court heading into the 2020 election. Justices on the Idaho Supreme Court are elected to their seats, and replacements are appointed by governors in the case of midterm vacancies.
| ■ G. Richard Bevan | Appointed by Gov. Butch Otter (R) in 2017 | |
| ■ Robyn Brody | Elected in 2016 | |
| ■ Roger Burdick | Appointed by Gov. Dirk Kempthorne (R) in 2003 | |
| ■ Gregory W. Moeller | Appointed by Gov. Butch Otter (R) in 2018 | |
| ■ John R. Stegner | Appointed by Gov. Butch Otter (R) in 2018 |
Selection
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The five justices of the Idaho Supreme Court are elected in nonpartisan elections. They serve six-year terms, after which they must seek re-election if they wish to retain their seat.[3] If a midterm vacancy occurs on the court, an interim justice is appointed by the governor from a list of two to four names provided by a nominating commission. This justice will serve out the remainder of the unexpired term, after which he or she must run in a nonpartisan election to continue serving.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on the court, a justice must:
- be at least 30 years old;
- be a U.S. citizen;
- be an Idaho resident for at least two years; and
- have had 10 years of in-state law practice.[3]
Selection of the chief justice
The chief justice of the supreme court is selected by peer vote to serve a four-year term.[3]
See also
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Idaho • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Idaho
State courts:
Idaho Supreme Court • Idaho Court of Appeals • Idaho District Courts • Idaho Magistrate Division
State resources:
Courts in Idaho • Idaho judicial elections • Judicial selection in Idaho
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