Utah Supreme Court expands to seven justices with Senate confirmation of Dent and Jorgensen
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RobertGehrke
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The Utah Supreme Court is expanding from five to seven justices after the Utah Senate confirmed Governor Spencer Cox's nominees, Stephen Dent and Jay Jorgensen. The expansion adds two new seats to the state's highest court.
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· 1 pulledGov. Spencer Cox, right, shakes hands with Stephen Dent, center, and Jay Jorgensen after announcing their nominations to the Utah Supreme Court at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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