How do judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is nonpartisan election.

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia / Joined 2026 / Active

James W. Flanigan

Justice, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia

James W. Flanigan is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, serving since 2026. Sources ↓

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2026	Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia	–	–

How do judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is nonpartisan election.
Which court is James W. Flanigan on?: James W. Flanigan is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

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