Justice, Alaska Supreme Court

Justices are appointed from Alaska Judicial Council nominees, stand in a retention election at the first general election more than three years after appointment, then every ten years; the chief justice is chosen by peer vote for a three-year term (Susan Carney since 2025).

Current officeholder

Jude Pate

In office since Mar 2023 · Term ends Dec 2027

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    Data as of July 18, 2026.