According to the Secretary of State’s office, Governor Beshear will choose the person to fill the remainder of the term of Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins, who was shot to death Thursday.
Secretary of State spokeswoman Michon Lindstrom says a judicial nominating committee will present the governor with a list of people to choose from. Beshear’s choice will fill the remainder of Mullins’ term. As for his alleged shooter, Sheriff Mickey Stines, Lindstrom says he’s still sheriff and unless he resigns or is removed from office, the process to replace him can’t begin. If either happens, the county judge-executive will pick the person to replace him, according to Lindstrom.
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