Governor Mike Parson announced that he has selected the Honorable Ginger Gooch to be a Judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Patricia Breckenridge. Judge Gooch was one of three nominees who were submitted to Governor Parson by the Appellate Judicial Commission for consideration. Judge Gooch’s swearing-in date has not yet been set; however, Missouri law requires her to be sworn in within 30 days of her appointment. Judge Gooch’s appointment cements a female majority on Missouri’s highest court for the first time in state history.