Utah Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Jill Pohlman Projected to Retain Seat
In Salt Lake City, Utah Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Jill Pohlman is projected to retain her seat on the bench, with preliminary election results showing she received approximately 78% of the vote.
Salt Lake City, UT, November 3, 2026 —
Associate Chief Justice Jill Pohlman of the Utah Supreme Court is on track to retain her position, based on preliminary election results released following Tuesday’s voting.
Projections indicate that Justice Pohlman secured approximately 78% of the vote, signaling strong support from the electorate for her continued service on the state’s highest court. The voting took place in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Justice Pohlman, who serves as Associate Chief Justice, has been a member of the Utah Supreme Court. Her current term was subject to a retention election, a process where voters decide whether to keep a judge in office.
The preliminary results suggest a clear mandate for her continued role. Official final results will be certified by election officials in the coming days. Further details regarding voter turnout and the exact number of votes cast for Justice Pohlman will be available once the election is fully canvassed.
The Utah Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort. Its justices are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate, and then must stand for retention elections. The outcome of these elections is considered a measure of public confidence in the judiciary.
Story summarized from the original created by Katie McKellar on utahnewsdispatch.com, see more information here.
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