The Office of the Governor of the State of Nebraska

09/17/2025 | Press release | Archived content

Two Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Second Judicial District

September 17, 2025

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Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495

Two Forwarded for County Court Judge in the Second Judicial District

LINCOLN, NE - Today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Court Judge in the Second Judicial District advanced James M. Buchanan and Patrick R. Runge for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen. They are both from Omaha.

The Second Judicial District consists of Cass, Sarpy and Otoe counties. The vacancy is due to Judge PaTricia A. Freeman's appointment to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.

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