Governor Cox to Select Two Justices from New Utah Supreme Court Candidate List
The Salt Lake Tribune reported that the new list of candidates for the Utah Supreme Court has been released, from which Governor Cox will select individuals to fill two open justice seats.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 6, 2026 —
A new list of candidates has been released for the Utah Supreme Court, according to a report by The Salt Lake Tribune. Governor Spencer Cox will select individuals from this list to fill two upcoming vacancies on the state’s highest court.
The specific candidates on the list were not detailed in the initial report. The process of judicial selection involves a nominating commission that screens applicants and forwards a group of qualified individuals to the governor. Governor Cox will then make the final appointments.
The exact number of candidates on the released list was not provided. Further details regarding the qualifications and backgrounds of the individuals who made the list are expected to become available as the selection process continues. The timeline for Governor Cox’s final selection was also not specified in the report.
The Utah Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort. Its decisions are binding on all other courts in Utah. The court hears appeals from the Utah Court of Appeals and, in some cases, directly from lower trial courts. The selection of justices is a significant process that impacts the state’s legal landscape.
The Salt Lake Tribune’s reporting indicates that the list has been finalized and is now in the hands of the governor. Information regarding the commission’s deliberations or the criteria used to narrow down the pool of applicants was not made public.
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