Judicial Candidate Info

Minnesotans can cast their ballots early for the November General Election by voting absentee by mail or in-person.

Learn more about Minnesota’s judiciary and judicial elections.

There is one contested statewide judicial race on the ballot this year. It is for a Supreme Court seat. Michelle MacDonald is challenging incumbent Paul Thissen. Click on the candidate names below their photographs to read their responses to a questionnaire sent by the Minnesota State Bar Association. To watch a replay of the candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Minnesota State Bar Association, click here.

There is one contested judicial race in the Second Judicial District this year. Ngozi Akubuike is challenging incumbent Pat Diamond. Click on the candidate names below their photographs to read their statements/responses to a questionnaire sent by the Ramsey County Bar Association. To watch a replay of the candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Ramsey County Bar Association, click here.