Former Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi was interviewed on May 20, 2026, for a seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court, according to multiple news reports. The interview took place before the state's Judicial Nominating Commission.
Shekarchi, a Democrat who served as House Speaker from 2021 to 2025, is one of several candidates vying for the vacancy created by the retirement of a current justice. The commission will recommend finalists to Governor Dan McKee, who will make the appointment.
Shekarchi's legal background includes a law degree from Suffolk University and a career as a practicing attorney before entering politics. He did not seek reelection to the House in 2024.
