The Colorado 1st, 4th and 8th Judicial Districts have announced county court vacancies. Each vacancy and details for applying are listed below.
The 1st Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet on August 17, 2026, at the Jefferson Combined Court, to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of county judge for the 1st Judicial District (Jefferson County). The vacancy will be created by the retirement of the Honorable Keith Goman. The vacancy will occur on August 31, 2026. Applications and details are available here. The completed application must be emailed to the address listed in the linked instruction by July 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
The 4th Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet on August 12, 2026, at El Paso County Judicial Building, to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of district judge for the 4th Judicial District (El Paso and Teller Counties). The vacancy will occur due to the retirement of the Honorable Michael P. McHenry, effective October 1, 2026. Applications and details are available here. The completed application must be emailed to the address listed in the linked instructions by 4:00 p.m. on July 24, 2026. 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet on August 13, 2026, at the Larimer County Justice Center, to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of county court for the 8th Judicial District (Larimer County). The vacancy will be created by the retirement of the Honorable Kraig S. Ecton. The vacancy will occur on October 1, 2026. Applications are available here. The completed application must be e-mailed to the address listed in the linked instructions no later than 4 p.m. on July 30, 2026.