Learn about the current members of the Judicial Selection Commission (JSC), including appointing authority, term dates, district, and political party. Political parties are shown as Democratic (D), Republican (R), or Unaffiliated (U).
Current members
Perry Rowthorn, chair (D)
District: 1st District
Appointed by: Governor Ned Lamont
Term: Feb. 28, 2025 - Feb. 27, 2028
Themis Klarides, vice chair (R)
District: 3rd District
Appointed by: House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora
Term: May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2028
Vacant
District: 4th District
Appointed by: Governor Ned Lamont
Brandon Hayden (D)
District: 4th District
Appointed by: Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff
Term: May 28, 2024 - May 15, 2027
Steven Hernandez (U)
District: 1st District
Appointed by: House Majority Leader Jason Rojas
Term: Jan. 18, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2029
JoAnne Jones (D)
District: 1st District
Appointed by: Speaker of the House Matt Ritter
Term: May 15, 2024 - Oct. 31, 2027
Inez Diaz-Galloza (D)
District: 5th District
Appointed by: Governor Ned Lamont
Term: Oct. 3, 2025 - Oct. 2, 2028
Patience P. "Duby" McDowell (D)
District: 2nd District
Appointed by: Governor Ned Lamont
Term: March 26, 2026 - March 25, 2029
James Heckman (R)
District: 5th District
Appointed by: Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding
Term: Dec. 29, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2028
Vacant
Position: At-large member
Appointed by: Governor Ned Lamont
Lawrence Sgrignari (R)
District: 3rd District
Appointed by: Governor Ned Lamont
Term: April 2, 2026 - April 1, 2029
Staff
Katie Agati
Title: Manager of Operations