In this month’s state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from June 1 to June 30, 2025. Ballotpedia tracks vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.
Justice retirements:
One justice stepped down from her state’s highest court in June 2025. On June 27, Beth Walker resigned from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the state’s court of last resort. Walker was first elected to the court in 2016, defeating four other candidates, including then-incumbent Brent Benjamin. Walker’s replacement has not been announced as of June 30, 2025. This vacancy will be Governor Patrick Morrisey’s (R) first opportunity to appoint a justice to the court.
Candidates nominated, appointed, and confirmed:
In June 2025, one set of finalists for an upcoming vacancy was announced. On June 10, the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission released a list of three finalists to be sent to Governor Laura Kelly (D). The list includes District Court Judge Amy Hanley, District Court Judge K. Christopher Jayaram, and attorney Larkin Walsh. Governor Kelly has until August 9 to make the final appointment.
Justices sworn in:
No justices were sworn in during June 2025.
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