Three candidates in the running for Yuma County Superior Court Judge

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A new judge is coming to the Yuma County Superior Court.

Governor Doug Ducey's executive staff conducted interviews for candidates who have applied for this judicial vacancy on the Superior Court in Yuma County. 

There are three candidates who applied for the position: Denise Avila Taylor, Nohemy Echavarria and Nathaniel Sorenson.

All interviews were open to the public.

Additionally, the public may send written comments and view the candidates’ applications on the Governor's Office website HERE.

Comments must be received no later than December 12 for consideration.

The vacancy on the Yuma County Superior Court was created by the resignation of Judge Brandon S. Kinsey.

Under the Arizona Constitution, judges of the Superior Court in counties with a population of less than 250,000 persons are elected by the voters.

Vacancies created by the retirement or resignation of a judge prior to the general election are filled by gubernatorial appointment.