(KNZA)--Candidates are being sought to fill an area district judge vacancy.

The 2nd Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy created by the recent death of District Court Judge Michael Ireland, of Holton.  The 2nd judicial district includes Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie, and Wabaunsee counties.

Kansas Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert says nominees can apply or be recommended, but recommendations must come on a nomination form and include the nominee’s signature.

A nomination form is available from the clerk’s office in each of the district’s courts. The form is also available from the clerk of the appellate courts at the Judicial Center in Topeka and on the Kansas judicial branch website at www.kscourts.org under What’s New. 

Completed nomination forms and supporting letters must be submitted no later than noon, Wednesday, October 14th.  

The nominating commission will convene the morning of Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 in the Jackson County Courthouse in Holton to interview nominees.

The Commission will then submit at least two names, but not more than three, to the governor, who will choose one to appoint.

Kansas law requires the individual must be a resident of Jackson County at the time of taking the oath and maintain residency in the county while holding office, have actively practiced law as a judge, attorney or full-time teacher at an accredited law school for at least five years, and be admitted to practice law in Kansas.
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