Justice, Supreme Court of Virginia

Justices are elected by majority vote of both houses of the General Assembly to 12-year terms and never appear on a voter's ballot; the chief justice is chosen by peer vote.

Current officeholder

Cleo Powell

In office since Aug 2011 · Term ends Dec 2035

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    Data as of July 18, 2026.