CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the 11th Family Judicial Circuit (Kanawha County) following the resignation of Judge Jim Douglas. Applicants for the judicial vacancy must complete the application, available here, and submit it by email to [email protected] or by mail to: Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commissionc/o Office of General Counsel to the GovernorOffice of the GovernorState Capitol1900 Kanawha Boulevard, EastCharleston, West Virginia 25305 Completed applications, along with letters of recommendation or comment, must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026. Late submissions may not be considered. Interviews are scheduled to be held virtually on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026. For additional information about the application process, contact the Office of General Counsel at 304-558-2000.