Kentucky

Gov. Steve Beshear announced Dec. 18 his appointment of four judges to fill vacancies. Dwight Stacy Marshall was appointed to the Family Court judgeship in the 31st Judicial Circuit, Division 3, which consists of Floyd County. Jay Brett Delaney was appointed to the judgeship in the 18th Judicial Circuit, Division 1, which consists of Harrison, Nicholas, Pendleton and Robertson counties. Cecil Terry Earle was appointed to the District Court judgeship in the 45th Judicial District, which consists of McLean and Muhlenberg counties. Kevin Russell Mullins was appointed to the District Court judgeship in the 47th Judicial District, which consists of Letcher County. The newly appointed judges will serve until votes are certified from the 2010 election for the judgeships. Appointees may run in the election to try to retain their seats.