CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New State Supreme Court Justice Bill Flanigan took the oath of office Thursday after his victory in the May election.
Flanigan, a now former member of the House of Delegates, was sworn-in by Justice Charles Trump. The results of the election were certified Wednesday after certification in all 55 counties.
A social media post says Flanigan will have a formal investiture ceremony at a later date.
Flanigan defeated Justice Thomas Ewing in the May election. Ewing was appointed to the Court by Gov. Patrick Morrisey last year following the retirement of Justice Beth Walker.
Justice Charles Trump administered the oath to Justice Bill Flanigan in the Supreme Court Courtroom today. Justice Flanigan plans to host formal public investitures in the near future. pic.twitter.com/LTHPNRCI3T
— West Virginia Courts (@WVcourts) June 11, 2026
Retired Raleigh County Circuit Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick also won a seat on a court in May defeating Justice Gerald Titus who was appointed by Morrisey after last year’s death of Justice Tim Armstead. Kirkpatrick is expected to take the oath of office soon.
Flanigan and Kirkpatrick are able to take their seats now because they are filling unexpired terms.
The Supreme Court went went Sine Die Thursday for its January-June term. The next term of court begins in September.