Nominees Selected for Multiple County, District Judge Vacancies in Nebraska, Colorado

Several judicial vacancies across multiple states are currently being filled through nominations and interviews conducted by judicial nominating commissions. In Nebraska's 11th Judicial District, Audrey A. Kingston and Kortnei N. Smith were nominated to fill a county judge vacancy created by retirement, while three candidates—James Bocott, Shane Cochran, and Terry VanEaton—were interviewed to fill a district judge vacancy following a resignation. In Colorado's 18th Judicial District, three nominees have been selected for a new district court judgeship created by a recently enacted bill aimed at addressing increasing caseloads, with Governor Polis responsible for appointing one of the nominees. Meanwhile, in Alachua County, Florida, the 8th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled interviews for judicial candidates, with sessions open to the public. Additionally, a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing is set to discuss concerns regarding district judges and their interactions with President Trump. These developments reflect ongoing efforts to maintain and expand the judicial system to handle growing demands and complex legal challenges.