Utah Supreme Court Gets New Faces | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Utah’s Supreme Court is reshuffling its bench as Governor Spencer Cox nominates Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to fill two vacant seats, following the departures of Justice Diana Hagen and Chief Justice Matthew Durrant. Both nominees, who bring diverse legal backgrounds, must win Senate approval before taking office — a process that comes amid ongoing debate over the court’s expanded size and political leanings. Cox insists the new justices will rule impartially, even if it means disagreeing with him or the legislature. Meanwhile, Cox is still searching for a replacement…