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Governor Kelly Seeks Applicants to Fill District Court Judge Position in the 18th Judicial District
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly is seeking applicants to fill the district court judge position in the 18th Judicial District, which is composed of Sedgwick County. The governor received official notice of this vacancy from the Clerk of the Appellate Courts on September 3, 2025. The vacancy is due to the passing of Judge Bruce Brown.
Individuals wishing to apply should email judicialapplications@ks.gov for application materials. Applicants must submit materials by October 10, 2025.
District court judges in the 18th Judicial District are elected and serve four-year terms. Consistent with K.S.A. 25-312a, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve until a successor is elected and qualified at the next general election to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
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