Judicial Candidate Info

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

While they don’t receive as much attention as elections for other offices, judicial elections are an important part of our justice system. Minnesota has a total of nine contested races this year.

At the statewide level, there are two contested elections for Supreme Court seats and one for a Court of Appeals seat. There are also two contested races in Ramsey County and one in Hennepin County. The 6th, 7th, and 10th judicial districts each have one contested race. The 6th district’s rare open seat has drawn five candidates and will require a primary. 

The Minnesota State Bar Association will be conducting a judicial plebiscite (poll) for the three contested statewide races. The Ramsey County Bar Association will administer a plebiscite for the two contested races in the 2nd judicial district. The 7th District Bar Association is holding a plebiscite for the one contested race in the 7th judicial district. As part of these plebiscites, we requested that candidates complete a questionnaire. Their responses are posted below.

Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice

Natalie Hudson vs. Stephen A. Emery