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George Firestone Secretary of State Tallahassee

QUESTION:

Is a person who will become 70 years of age prior to the completion of one-half of the term of a judicial office eligible to be a candidate for that office?

SUMMARY:

It is unnecessary and improper for the Secretary of State to inquire into the veracity of a candidate's oath, filed with the Division of Elections, which asserts that he is qualified to be a candidate for judicial office. Once a candidate states has compliance under oath, the secretary's ministerial determination of eligibility is at an end.

Section 8, Art. V of the State…