DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court Commissioner in Kent County.

“We are fortunate to have such qualified nominees who have the experience and judgment necessary to serve as part of Delaware’s world-class judiciary,” said Governor Carney. “I am confident that Tom and Candace will be assets to our court system and serve those in need of judicial services, especially our children and families, with professionalism and fairness. I want to thank the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes to confirm these nominees.”