Vacancies and appointments

When a judge leaves, a nominating commission takes applications, interviews and sends the Governor two or three nominees; the Governor appoints one.¹

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Vacancy Judicial District 1: District 1A Notice of District Associate Judge Vacancy with Commission Members Contact Information , Instructions , Application , and Background Information (November 5, 2026) (Judge Straka Vacancy)
First seen November 12, 2026 · District Associate Judge Vacancy with Commission Members Contact Information, Instructions, Application

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