The Office of the Governor of the State of Nebraska
01/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/17/2026 21:22
Five Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District
January 17, 2026
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Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Five Nominees Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District
LINCOLN, NE - Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the County Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District advanced five names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Breanna D. Flaherty, Columbus; Aaron J. Kunz, Central City; Timothy P. Matas, Columbus; Jenniffer A. Panko-Rahe, Syracuse; and Eddy M. Rodell, Lincoln.
The Fifth Judicial District consists of Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties.
The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge C. Jo Petersen.
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