VOTE411 Voter Guide

Voters in Oklahoma County are in the 7th Judicial District. District judges are elected every four years. Elections are non-partisan. Judges are not allowed to publicly discuss their party affiliation when running for a judicial office. District Court judges hear civil (unlimited jurisdiction), felony, probate and juvenile matters.The court is made up of:Presiding Judge – elected by the State District Court Judiciary to assist in the administration of the State’s trial courts. These judges represent different geographic areas and meet monthly with members of the Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals to discuss trends, topics and developments that affect the administration of justice in OklahomaOne Associate District Judges - These judges are elected by the voters in each specific county.Fifteen District Court JudgesEleven “at-large” judges The eleven “at large” judges are elected by all Oklahoma County voters in the General Election.Races that have only two candidates who file for the office will automatically advance to the General Election ballot.Races that have three or more candidates will appear on the Primary Ballot for their particular County. The two candidates with the most votes will advance to the General ElectionFour “Electoral Division” judgesThe four “Electoral Division” judges are designated within specific geographic boundaries of Oklahoma County, to be elected only by residents in that division.- Incumbent judges who seek to retain office file as candidates.- Judicial candidates who run unopposed are automatically elected to that judicial office.- There are no run-off elections for District Judge offices.- Judges who were elected in November 2022 will hold terms that will expire in January 2027 so will be up for re-election in November 2026.- Salaries are established by the Board of Judicial Compensation, except when overturned by the Legislature. District Court Judges are employees of the State of Oklahoma.