Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court’s oldest and longest-serving justice at age 78, has shown no public signs of planning retirement ahead of the November 2026 midterms, with sources indicating he intends to continue serving. His focus on surpassing William O. Douglas’s tenure record by May 2028 remains a key factor cited by observers. Speculation persists around potential lame-duck confirmations if Senate control shifts, yet Thomas has not addressed retirement plans since dismissing similar rumors years earlier. Recent court activity, including his first oral argument question in over a decade, underscores his ongoing engagement. Trader sentiment reflects these structural incentives and the absence of confirmed signals, with any announcement likely tied to health developments or post-election Senate outcomes rather than routine timing.