(KMZA)--The 2nd Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Pottawatomie County.  

The vacancy was created when District Magistrate Judge Erich Campbell died September 18. 

The 2nd Judicial District is composed of Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie, and Wabaunsee counties.   
Justice Caleb Stegall, the Supreme Court departmental justice responsible for the 2nd Judicial District, said individuals can apply or be nominated, but nominations must come on a nomination form and include the nominee's signature.   

The deadline to submit a nomination with supporting documents is noon, Tuesday, December 16.  

The nominating commission will interview nominees on January 9th at the Pottawatomie County Courthouse in Westmoreland. 

The commission will then appoint one of the nominees to fill the district magistrate judge vacancy.  

After serving one year in office, the new judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.