A dozen people have applied for consideration to the state Supreme Court position that opened after the death of Justice Tim Armstead.

In West Virginia, when a judicial position on the Supreme Court of Appeals becomes vacant before the end of a term, the governor appoints a replacement from a list of qualified candidates submitted by the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission.

According to state code, the commission has 90 days from the occurrence of the vacancy to interview applicants and submit 2 to 5 names to the governor. Gov. Patrick Morrisey then has 30 days to make an appointment.

The appointee serves until the next general election, at which point they can run to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.

Armstead passed away on August 26 after a fight with cancer. Armstead won el

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