Judge Joe Donald.
Donald serves as a commissioner for the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and as a member of the Urban Day School Board. He is a former member of the Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council; the Governor’s Task Force to Enhance Probation and Parole; and the Judicial Selection Committee. He also served on the Marquette Law School Alumni Board, the Mother of Good Counsel Endowment Board, and he served on the boards of Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee School of Art & Design and Harambee Community School.
Joe is married to Ann Donald, and they have three children.
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“My campaign doesn’t have the help of unlimited, special interest money because I’m not interested in pursuing their partisan agenda.”
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Feb 1st, 2016 by Joe DonaldCitizen Action of Wisconsin Endorses Judge Joe Donald for State Supreme Court
Judge Joe Donald the most experienced & qualified judicial candidate
Jan 21st, 2016 by Citizen Action of WisconsinCongresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Judge Joe Donald
“Judge Donald is exactly the independent voice we need on our state’s Supreme Court,” said Congresswoman Moore.
Dec 30th, 2015 by Joe DonaldMilwaukee County Executive Chris Abele endorses Joe Donald for Wisconsin Supreme Court
“Judge Joe Donald is a dedicated public servant who has consistently put politics aside to deliver justice fairly,” said County Executive Chris Abele.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Joe DonaldIron Workers Local 8 endorses Judge Joe Donald for Wisconsin Supreme Court
“Judge Joe Donald has proven to be a tireless champion of Wisconsin’s working class people during his two decades on the bench,” said Tony Mayrhofer, Business Manager of Iron Workers, Local 8.
Nov 24th, 2015 by Joe DonaldMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Endorses Judge Joe Donald for Wisconsin Supreme Court
“Judge Joe Donald has proven himself an extremely capable, fair, and impartial jurist,” said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Joe DonaldStatement of Judge Joe Donald on Supreme Court appointment process
“Wisconsin doesn’t need a coronation, it needs a Supreme Court Justice who earns the support of Wisconsin voters.”
Sep 29th, 2015 by Joe DonaldHerb Kohl endorses Judge Joe Donald for Supreme Court
“I am honored to have the support of a tremendous leader like Senator Kohl in my race for the high court,” said Judge Donald.
Sep 28th, 2015 by Joe DonaldStatement of Judge Joe Donald on retirement of Justice Patrick Crooks
“Justice N. Patrick Crooks has been a stalwart of the Wisconsin judiciary for almost four decades.”
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