Senate confirms 2 new Utah Supreme Court justices, dismissing experience arguments ^5.1%

KUER - By Martha Harris - 6/17/2026, 11:55 PM

Framing Effect 11.1% - Appeal to Emotion 6.3% - In-Group Bias 5.1%

The Utah Senate has confirmed two new Utah Supreme Court justices. The additions of Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent are in response to the Legislature’s expansion of the court from five to seven seats. Democrats questioned whether Jorgensen meets the constitutional residency requirements for being on the state’s highest court, which says... more