Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
A judicial office filled through presidential nomination and Senate confirmation, rather than a public election.
- Selection
- Presidential nomination and Senate confirmation
- Tenure
- During good behavior; no fixed term
- Regular election
- Not applicable
Eight current justices share the Associate Justice office role. This directory does not invent numbered permanent associate seats.
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| Person | Current office | Represents / jurisdiction | Party as reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Coney Barrett | Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | United States | Not classified by party |
| Brett M. Kavanaugh | Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | United States | Not classified by party |
| Clarence Thomas | Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | United States | Not classified by party |
| Elena Kagan | Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | United States | Not classified by party |
| Ketanji Brown Jackson | Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | United States | Not classified by party |
| Neil M. Gorsuch | Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | United States | Not classified by party |
| Samuel A. Alito, Jr. | Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | United States | Not classified by party |
| Sonia Sotomayor | Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | United States | Not classified by party |
Sources you can check
- Justices · Supreme Court of the United States
- Justices 1789 to Present · Supreme Court of the United States
- Current Members · Supreme Court of the United States
- Frequently Asked Questions: General Information · Supreme Court of the United States
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