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Kasich Looking for Applicants for Supreme Court Seat
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. John Kasich is accepting applications from people interested in consideration for an open Ohio Supreme Court seat.
Kasich is taking the names of applicants through Dec. 29. The governor is filling a seat to be left vacant on Jan. 26 by retiring Justice William O’Neill.
O’Neill, a Democrat, is running for Ohio governor. Some Republican lawmakers are trying to oust O’Neill early, saying he should have stepped down weeks ago.
O’Neill says he isn’t officially a candidate until he files early in February.
Kasich says he and his staff will evaluate applicants with help from a screening committee of legal professionals after the new year.