LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A state commission has sent the names of two Nebraska county judge nominees to Gov. Dave Heineman.

The 8th judicial district nominating commission picked Michael S. Borders and Tami K. Schendt, both of Broken Bow, for an open seat on the bench. The nominees were forwarded to Heineman, who will appoint one.

The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge Gary G. Washburn. The 8th Judicial District consists of Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Garfield, Greeley, Holt, Howard, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, Sherman, Valley and Wheeler counties.

Heineman’s office says he will interview both nominees in the coming weeks.