Candidate Profile: Steve Kerestes for Florida 9th Circuit Court Judge
June 19, 2026
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The Frame
Voters in Orange and Osceola Counties will decide on August 18, 2026, who will fill a judicial seat in the , which handles legal matters for the region.
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Residents of Orange and Osceola Counties
These residents will vote for the judicial candidate who will preside over local court cases.
Last recorded activity June 19, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Steve Kerestes is a candidate for the Florida 9th Circuit Court.
- The primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
- The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
- The 9th Circuit Court covers Orange and Osceola Counties.
- There are no incumbents in this specific judicial race.
- Kerestes served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999.
- Kerestes served in the Florida Army National Guard for 3 years.
- Kerestes holds a law degree from Barry University College of Law (2003).
- Kerestes worked as an attorney at the State Attorney's Office for 10 years.
- Kerestes has 20 years of total experience as an attorney, including 7 years in the private sector.
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Why It Matters
Voters in Orange and Osceola Counties will decide on August 18, 2026, who will fill a judicial seat in the , which handles legal matters for the region.
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Judicial Experience Background
The candidate emphasizes a transition from 10 years of public sector prosecution to private sector civil defense and small business ownership.
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