Tag: judicial_appointments

Governor Walz Appoints Three New Judges to Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District

12 Jun 2026 2:50 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

Governor Tim Walz appointed Theresa Bea, Nicole Blissenbach, and Sean Cahill as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District, chambered in Minneapolis. The new judges bring diverse legal backgrounds, including family law, labor and industry leadership, and extensive experience…

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Governor Ivey Appoints New District and Circuit Judges in Mobile County

9 Jun 2026 10:59 a.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Governor Kay Ivey has announced 15 new appointments, including Deborah McGowin as District Judge and Theresa Williamson as Circuit Judge in Mobile County. These judicial roles fill vacancies in the 13th Judicial Circuit.

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Governor Newsom Appoints 15 Judges to California Courts of Appeal and Superior Courts

2 Jun 2026 8:19 p.m. · Source: California Governor Gavin Newsom

Governor Gavin Newsom has nominated four justices to California's Courts of Appeal and appointed eleven judges to Superior Courts across seven counties, filling vacancies and bolstering the state's judiciary.

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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports Speculation Over Supreme Court Departures

30 May 2026 9:07 a.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post reports speculation about potential Supreme Court departures, noting some conservative judges may be using rulings to audition for the president.

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Governor Walz Addresses Wildfires, Boosts Healthcare, and Appoints New Supreme Court Justices

23 May 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

Governor Walz addressed wildfire containment in Two Harbors, celebrated a $205 million bipartisan investment in Hennepin County Medical Center, and appointed new justices to the Minnesota Supreme Court, including a new Chief Justice.

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Judicial Application Deadline Extended for Minnesota's Seventh District

22 May 2026 4:16 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

Minnesota's Judicial Selection Commission extends the application deadline for two Seventh Judicial District vacancies until June 4. The roles, replacing retiring judges in St. Cloud and Milaca, seek diverse, experienced candidates for mid-June interviews.

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Governor Walz Appoints Three New Judges to Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District

22 May 2026 3:31 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

Governor Tim Walz has appointed Nathan Sosinski, Stacy St George, and Kathryn Fodness as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District, filling vacancies in Wright, Sherburne, and Chisago counties.

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Governor Walz Appoints New Chief Justice and Associate Justice to Minnesota Supreme Court

19 May 2026 9:01 a.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

Governor Tim Walz has appointed Justice Theodora Gaïtas as the next Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and Judge Reynaldo Aligada, Jr. as an Associate Justice, effective September, bringing diverse experience to the state's highest court.

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