Justice Samuel Alito has publicly stated multiple times that he intends to remain on the Supreme Court through the end of the current term in late June 2027, including confirmations to Bloomberg in October and Fox News shortly after the November 2026 midterms. Democrats gained Senate control in those elections, which reduced the near-term window for a Republican president to secure confirmation of a successor. Alito, age 76, has noted that retirement considerations arise each term but has emphasized his capacity to continue serving and has not signaled any immediate plans to step down. Trader consensus on Polymarket reflects these statements, assigning low implied probabilities to an announcement before year-end and moderate odds by the term’s close. Key upcoming factors include the conclusion of the 2026-2027 term and any subsequent health or personal developments that could prompt reconsideration.