Okla. Stat. tit. 20, § 20-30.16: Judge's declaration of candidacy - Ballot question

At the General Election next before a term expires, any Judge of

the Court of Civil Appeals may seek retention in office by filing

with the Secretary of State, not less than sixty (60) days before

the date of the election, a declaration of candidacy to succeed

himself or herself. At the election, there shall be submitted to

the qualified electors of the state, on a separate ballot, without

party designation, this question:

"Shall (Here insert name of Judge) of the Court of Civil

Appeals be retained in Office?"

/ / YES

/ / NO

The question shall be decided by a majority of those voting thereon.

If the decision is "yes" the Judge shall be retained in office for

the next ensuing six-year term. If the decision is "no", or if no

declaration of candidacy is filed, the office shall be vacant upon

expiration of the term then being served, and the former Judge shall

not be eligible for appointment to succeed himself or herself.

Retention in office may be sought for successive terms without limit

as to number, except for retirement as may be provided by the

Legislature for a maximum retirement age.