Utah Governor Appoints Two to State Supreme Court Vacancies
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has appointed 5th District Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to two vacant seats on the Utah Supreme Court. The announcement was made at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, and the nominees are subject…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 28, 2026 — Utah Governor Spencer Cox has announced the appointment of two individuals to fill vacant seats on the Utah Supreme Court. The nominees are 5th District Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen.
The announcement was made by Governor Cox at the Capitol in Salt Lake City. Both appointees will fill vacant positions on the state’s highest court.
Judge Matthew Bell currently serves as a 5th District Judge. Michael Menssen is an attorney who has been appointed to the bench.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah State Senate. The process and timeline for the Senate confirmation hearings were not detailed.
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