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Kathryn Hackett King

Kathryn Hackett King

Justice, Arizona Supreme Court

Background: Kathryn Hackett King earned a B.A. in political science from Duke University in 2003 and a J.D. from the University of Arizona in 2006.

At a glance

Court
Arizona Supreme Court
Position / seat
Not listed
Chief justice
No
How they joined the court
Appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey (R) (July 8, 2021); retained by voters in a retention election on November 5, 2024
Appointed by
Gov. Doug Ducey (R)
Appointment date
July 8, 2021
Took office
July 8, 2021
Current term ends
January 6, 2031
Next election or retention vote
Not listed
Last election
November 5, 2024
Party (as listed by Ballotpedia)
Nonpartisan
Ballotpedia partisanship estimate
Not listed
Education
  • Bachelor's: Duke University, 2003
  • Law: James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, 2006
Prior offices
Not listed
Profession
Attorney
How this court's justices are chosen
Assisted appointment (governor-controlled commission)
A nominating commission screens candidates and sends a shortlist; the governor appoints from it. In many such states, justices later face yes/no retention elections.

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