The results of the MSBA’s poll of our attorney members for the three contested statewide judicial races and several local district court races offer valuable insights into how our members view these crucial races: They overwhelmingly favor the incumbents in both the statewide judicial races and the district court races. (The complete results, along with information about candidates and local poll outcomes from around Minnesota, are available at votemnjudges.org.)

Many voters lack information about the judicial candidates and the importance of these races. You can help inform them.

1. Share the information. Spread the word to your networks about the importance of judicial elections. Encourage your colleagues and friends to get informed by visiting votemnjudges.org.

2. Post, repost, and engage. Follow the MSBA’s LinkedIn updates about the elections and repost them to your connections. Your shares will help increase visibility and foster a more informed electorate.

Your influence can play a pivotal role in ensuring that more people understand the importance of these elections and how to become knowledgeable about the candidates. Let’s work together to elevate this important conversation. 

Supreme Court Chief Justice 

  • Natalie Hudson, Supreme Court Chief Justice (since October 2023) 92.93% (1,866 votes); 
  • Stephen A. Emery 7.07% (142 votes) of the 2,008 total votes. 

Supreme Court Associate Justice (Seat 6) 

  • Karl Procaccini, Supreme Court Associate Justice (since October 2023) 89.29% (1,759 votes); 
  • Matthew R. Hanson 10.71% (211 votes) of the 1,970 total votes. 

Court of Appeals 

  • Diane B. Bratvold, Court of Appeals Judge (since March 2016) 93.13% (1,843 votes); 
  • Jonathan R. Woolsey 6.87% (136 votes) of the 1,979 total votes.