Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he does not plan to retire, even if Democrats regain control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Conservative-leaning outlets and a separate report cite Alito dismissing speculation that he would step down quickly to affect the confirmation process for a potential successor.

The accounts point to an interview reported by Bloomberg Law, in which Alito addresses questions about his future. The outlets frame the comments as an effort to clarify that his retirement plans are not tied to election outcomes, particularly scenarios involving a change in Senate leadership. Other coverage in the set also notes Alito’s position within the Court: he is one of six conservative justices, three of whom were nominated by former President Donald Trump, placing his decision within the broader context of ongoing Court composition debates.