A Judge of the County Court who shall desire to retain judicial office for a succeeding
term shall file with the Election Commission not more than six months nor less than
three months prior to the next biennial November state election next prior to the
expiration of the Judge's then term of office, a declaration of intent to run for
another term. Failure to file such a declaration within the time specified shall create
a vacancy at the expiration of the then term of office. Upon the filing of such declaration,
a question shall be placed upon the appropriate ballot at such election as follows:
"Shall Judge ________ of the County Court be retained in office? Yes ________ No ________."
If at least fifty percent of those voting on the question vote "Yes," the Judge is
thereupon retained for a four year term commencing on the second Tuesday in January
of the year next succeeding the year in which the election was held. If a majority
of those voting on the question vote "No," this will cause a vacancy to exist in that
office as of the expiration of that term of office. If a vacancy occurs, a new Judge
shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.1.4. The qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver shall have
the right to vote on the question of retention in the office of the Judge.
