FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2010 file photo, Michigan Gov. elect Rick Snyder, right, and Michigan Supreme Court justice-elect Mary Beth Kelly wave at supporters at the GOP party in Detroit. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Beth Kelly announced Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 she will leave the bench early for private practice with more than three years left in her term. The 53-year-old Kelly's surprise departure will take effect Oct. 1. She is among five Republican nominees on the seven-member court. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)