Michael L. Long of Norfolk was appointed district court judge for the seventh Judicial District of Nebraska on May 14, 2025.

According to Gov. Pillen’s office, Long has been a county court judge in the 7th Judicial District since 2013. Before that, he served as county attorney in Antelope County and was a deputy county attorney in both Madison and Scotts Bluff counties.

The judicial vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge Mark A. Johnson.

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