The Office of the Governor of the State of Nebraska
11/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2026 10:33
Nominees Forwarded to Gov. Pillen for Consideration in the 11th Judicial District
November 13, 2026
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Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Nominees Forwarded to Gov. Pillen for Consideration in the 11th Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE - The Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Court Judge in the 11th Judicial District provided the following four names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Sandra J. Allen, Lincoln; Chawnta M. Durham, North Platte; Angela M. Franz, North Platte; and Kristi L. Hilliard, Ogallala. A fifth candidate, Jose L. Rodriguez of Kearney, withdrew his name for consideration prior to yesterday's scheduled meeting of the Judicial Nominating Commission.
The 11th Judicial District consists of Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, and Thomas counties.
The vacancy is due to the appointment of Judge Michael E. Piccolo to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.
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