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Gov. Cox completes overhaul of Utah Supreme Court with last two nominees

Mike Menssen, a civil litigator, and District Judge Matthew Bell will still need to be confirmed by the Utah Senate.

(Bethany Baker  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a news conference announcing Mike Menssen and 5th District Judge Matthew Bell as his appointees for the Utah Supreme Court at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a news conference announcing Mike Menssen and 5th District Judge Matthew Bell as his appointees for the Utah Supreme Court at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.