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Alito will remain on Supreme Court through current term after Democrats win Senate

Justice Samuel Alito says he will not retire this term, complicating replacement prospects for former President Trump after Democrats gained Senate control.

Published Nov 5, 2026, 9:27 AM EST | LehighValleyLive

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not rushing to retire, despite an election result that could make replacing him much harder for Donald Trump. The 76-year-old justice plans to remain on the court through its current term, continuing a position he publicly took before Election Day, according to Bloomberg Law.