2026 United States judicial elections

For related races, see 2026 United States elections.

2026 United States judicial elections

United States judicial elections are scheduled to be held in 2026, in various states across the country, for both supreme courts and appellate courts. Justices are elected across the country in partisan, nonpartisan, and retention elections.[1]

Race summaries

Partisan elections

Alabama

Position Incumbent Party First elected Status Candidates
Supreme Court Brady E. Mendheim Jr. Republican 2018[a] Incumbent running. To be elected November 5, 2026.
Supreme Court Greg Shaw Republican 2008 Incumbent running. To be elected November 5, 2026.
Civil Appeals William C. Thompson Republican 1996 Incumbent's intent unknown. To be elected November 5, 2026.
    Civil Appeals Matt Fridy Republican 2020 Incumbent's intent unknown. To be elected November 5, 2026.
      Criminal Appeals Mary Becker Windom Republican 2008 Incumbent's intent unknown. To be elected November 5, 2026.
        Criminal Appeals J. Elizabeth Kellum Republican 2008 Incumbent's intent unknown. To be elected November 5, 2026.

          Retention elections

          Alaska

          Position Incumbent Party First elected Status
          Supreme Court Jude Pate Nonpartisan 2023[b] Retention vote to be held November 5, 2026.

          Arizona

          Arizona will hold one retention election to the Arizona Supreme Court, and 17 elections to the Arizona Court of Appeals.

          Maryland

          Position Incumbent Party First elected Status
          Supreme Court Peter Killough Nonpartisan 2024[c] Retention vote to be held November 5, 2026.

          Kansas ballot measure

          Main article: Kansas Elections for Supreme Court Justices Amendment

          The U.S. state of Kansas will hold a referendum to determine whether or not to vote on justices of the Kansas Supreme Court in 2028, justices are currently appointed by the Governor of Kansas.[4]

          Notes

          1. ^ Appointed by Governor Kay Ivey
          2. ^ Appointed by Governor Mike Dunleavy
          3. ^ Appointed by Governor Wes Moore

          References

          1. ^ "State judicial elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
          2. ^ a b "Opinion | Greg Shaw: A steady mainstay, conservative judge on the Alabama Supreme Court". Alabama Political Reporter. April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
          3. ^ Cason, Mike (June 4, 2025). "Alabama Supreme Court candidate says 'anti-family' IVF ruling was 'wildly out of touch'". The Birmingham News. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
          4. ^ "In 2026, Kansans will vote on whether Supreme Court justices should be elected". The Beacon Kansas. March 19, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
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