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Sixth Circuit JNC sends nominees to the governor

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Sixth Circuit sealThe Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following six names to the Gov. Ron DeSantis for his consideration in filling the circuit court vacancy created by the resignation and retirement of Judge Jack Helinger.

  • Joseph Church
  • Elizabeth Constantine
  • Cornelius Demps
  • Kevin Elmore
  • Judge Knute Nathe
  • Christina Pacheco

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following six names to the Gov. Desantis for his consideration in filling the county court vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Aaron Hubbard.

  • Elizabeth Constantine
  • Nick Fiorentino
  • Olivier Lindemann
  • Christina Pacheco
  • Samantha Sealey
  • Emily VanOosting

A list of Sixth Circuit JNC members is available on the governor’s Judicial Info website. Questions should be directed to Petra Justice, chair, Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.

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