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GOP Prepares for Alito's Potential Retirement Before Midterms

4/14/2026

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Senate Republicans are preparing to confirm a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito before the midterm elections if he retires.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated the GOP is ready for this possibility.
Alito is 76 and has not indicated retirement plans.
A vote would occur before the November elections, potentially shifting Senate control.
The retirement could alter the court's 6-3 conservative majority.

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Senate Republicans are preparing to confirm a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito before the midterm elections if he retires.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated the GOP is ready for this possibility.
Alito is 76 and has not indicated retirement plans.
A vote would occur before the November elections, potentially shifting Senate control.
The retirement could alter the court's 6-3 conservative majority.