Michigan Supreme Court Justices Announce Reelection Campaigns
As the election season approaches, Michigan Supreme Court’s Chief Justices Megan Cavanagh and Noah Hood have confirmed their intentions to seek reelection this November.
The terms for both justices are set to conclude at the end of this year. Cavanagh, who joined the high court in 2018, was chosen by her colleagues to serve as the chief justice starting in 2025. She holds multiple roles, including Supreme Court Liaison to Tribal Courts and the Michigan State Bar Foundation, as noted in a joint press release from the campaigns of Cavanagh and Hood.
Justice Hood, appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in May 2025, filled the position of former Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement. Clement left the court to lead the National Center for State Courts. Hood is now campaigning for his first full eight-year term.
Both justices were nominated by the Democratic Party, contributing to the party’s 6-1 majority on the state’s Supreme Court. In Michigan, Supreme Court candidates are nominated at political party conventions, though they appear as nonpartisan on the general election ballot.
Cavanagh has expressed her dedication to the court, emphasizing that her “commitment to justice is ongoing.” She stated, “From improving outcomes for children and families to ensuring our justice system treats every person fairly, I remain committed to making sure the system works for everyone.”
Hood echoed similar sentiments, expressing his desire to “continue working toward a justice system that is fair and accessible for everyone who comes before it.”
The court’s only Republican-nominated justice, Brian Zahra, will not face reelection until 2030.
Voters will make their decisions in the general election scheduled for November 3.
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