Press Release: Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Iowa County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applications for appointment as Iowa County District Attorney.

The new appointee will fill the vacancy created by the passing of Iowa County District Attorney Larry E. Nelson. The new appointee will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2021.

To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to govDAapp@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be submitted by May 13, 2019.

The District Attorney application form is available on the “Apply to Serve” page of the governor’s website: www.evers.wi.gov.

For questions about the appointments process, please contact the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel at (608) 266-1212.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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