Tag: judicial_selection

• Governor Walz Announces Minnesota Court of Appeals Vacancy

  2 Jun 2026 2:28 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz announced a Minnesota Court of Appeals vacancy due to Judge Michelle A. Larkin's retirement. A panel seeks diverse, qualified applicants for the Sixth Congressional District seat, with applications due June 23.

  Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEducation MinnesotaGovernor WalzCourt of AppealsJudicial SelectionMichelle A. LarkinJudicial AppointmentSixth Congressional DistrictOffice of Minnesota Governor

• Minnesota's Second Judicial District Announces Second Judicial Vacancy

  20 May 2026 4:30 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota's Second Judicial District now has two judicial vacancies, following Justice Reynaldo A. Aligada, Jr.'s elevation and Judge Joy D. Bartscher's retirement. Applications are due June 3 for these St. Paul-based positions.

  Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor MinnesotaSecond Judicial DistrictJudicial SelectionJudicial VacancySt. PaulRamsey CountyReynaldo A. Aligada Jr.Office of Minnesota Governor

• Commission Recommends Six Candidates for Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District

  18 May 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded six candidates to Governor Walz for three judicial vacancies in the Fourth Judicial District, chambered in Minneapolis. The candidates bring diverse legal backgrounds, from assistant attorneys general to public defenders and state commissioners.

  Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalEmployment and LaborEducation MinnesotaJudicial SelectionFourth Judicial DistrictGovernor WalzMinneapolisHennepin CountyLegal ProfessionOffice of Minnesota Governor

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