# West Virginia Supreme Court Gets New Faces

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-06-12T11:35:13+00:00
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West Virginia’s Supreme Court just got a major face swap: Bill Flanigan, a former House delegate, officially took the bench after winning a May election over Justice Thomas Ewing — the first certified results came in Wednesday after all counties signed off. Flanigan steps into an unexpired term, meaning he’s already serving, with a formal swearing-in to come later. He’s not alone — H.L. Kirkpatrick, a former circuit judge, also won his seat in the same election, defeating appointee Gerald Titus. Both new justices are poised to begin their terms soon. Meanwhile, the court wrapped up its summer session Thursday and will reconvene in September. This election cycle signals a significant shift in the state’s judicial leadership. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6809376d0017fbd9

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