南卡罗来纳州立法机关将在2026年选择新的最高法院法官, South Carolina’s legislature will choose a new Supreme Court justice in 2026 after incumbent John Few faces challenges over his judicial record and age-related eligibility.

南卡罗来纳州最高法院的一个席位在极少数立法选择中被抢占,现任法官约翰·少法官面临挑战,包括前众议院议长Jay Lucas、首席行政法法官Ralph Anderson和上诉法院法官Blake Hewitt。 A South Carolina Supreme Court seat is up for grabs in a rare legislative selection, with incumbent Justice John Few facing challengers including former House Speaker Jay Lucas, Chief Administrative Law Judge Ralph Anderson, and Appeals Court Judge Blake Hewitt. 司法优异甄选委员会正在对候选人的资格进行评估,对少数人的记录,包括2023年堕胎法裁决和后来对类似法律的支持,进行仔细审查。 The Judicial Merit Selection Commission is evaluating candidates on qualifications, with scrutiny over Few’s record, including a 2023 abortion law ruling and later support for a similar law. 卢卡斯(Lucas)接近72岁的退休年龄, 声称可以服满整个任期, 尽管官员引用了2022年的意见, Lucas, nearing the state’s 72-year retirement age, claims he can serve a full term, though officials cite a 2022 opinion requiring retirement at 72 without special permission. 最后决定将于2026年春季由州立法机关作出。 The final decision will be made by the state legislature in spring 2026.