A group of top Delaware Republicans have forwarded to the White House the names of three attorneys they favor to fill two openings on the state’s federal bench.

Michael Harrington Sr., chair of the Delaware Republican Party, confirmed last week that the shortlist included Saul Ewing partner Richard A. Forsten, Richards, Layton & Finger director Frederick L. Cottrell III and Colm F. Connolly, a former U.S. attorney who is now a partner with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.