Justice Jill Pohlman faces retention vote Nov. 3

Utah Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Jill M. Pohlman will appear on Millcreek-area ballots Nov. 3 for a nonpartisan retention vote.

It is a yes-or-no question. A "yes" vote keeps Pohlman on the bench; a "no" vote removes her. Governor Spencer Cox appointed her to the bench on June 28, 2022, to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Justice Thomas R. Lee, according to her Wikipedia biography. The Utah Senate unanimously confirmed her on Aug. 17, 2022. Her confirmation brought the Utah Supreme Court to a female majority.

Pohlman is one of several judges appearing on local ballots this cycle. The Millcreek Times has also published profiles of Judge Gregory Orme, Judge David Mortensen and Judge Coral Sanchez.

Candidate information

Name: Jill M. Pohlman
Office: Utah Supreme Court Justice (retention)
Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
Party: Nonpartisan
Born: April 8, 1973, in Ogden, Utah
Education: Bachelor's degree, University of Utah (1993); juris doctor, S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah (1996). Graduated Order of the Coif and was a member of the Utah Law Review.
High school: Alta High School, Utah

Experience and public service

Pohlman has spent most of her career in law and public service, according to her Utah Courts biography and BallotReady profile data.

Associate Chief Justice, Utah Supreme Court (2022–present). Appointed by Gov. Spencer Cox. Also served as acting chief justice.
Judge, Utah Court of Appeals (2016–2022). Appointed by Gov. Gary Herbert, filling the seat vacated by the retirement of Judge James Davis.
Attorney, Stoel Rives LLP.
Law clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Utah.
Law clerk for Judge David K. Winder, U.S. District Court.