LINCOLN, Neb.&nbsp;– The Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District advanced four names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Erin K. Hurley, Michael W. Jensen, Aimee S. Melton and David M. Wear. All four are Omaha residents.

The Fourth Judicial District consists of Douglas County.

The vacancy is due to the appointment of Justice Derek R. Vaughn to the Nebraska Supreme Court.&nbsp;

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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb.&nbsp;– The Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District advanced four names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Erin K. Hurley, Michael W. Jensen, Aimee S. Melton and David M. Wear. All four are Omaha residents.The Fourth Judicial District consists of Douglas County.The vacancy is due to the appointment of Justice Derek R. Vaughn to the Nebraska Supreme Court.&nbsp;

Four Nominees Forwarded for District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District