Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Court of Appeals District Iv
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District IV. The appointments will fill vacancies being created by Judge Chris Taylor’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as well as Judge Brian W. Blanchard’s retirement, effective Nov. 8, 2026. The new judges will complete terms ending July 31, 2027, and July 31, 2028, respectively.
District IV consists of Adams, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Marquette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood Counties.
To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to GOVJudicialAppointments@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Fri., May 29, 2026. The application can be found on the “Apply to Serve” page on Gov. Evers’ website at: www.evers.wi.gov.
Applications for the Court of Appeals – District IV need not specify the specific vacancy for which they are applying; applicants will be considered for both vacancies.
Applicants with questions about the judicial selection process may 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.
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Gov. Tony Evers
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Packers Celebrate Return of Badgers Hockey to Lambeau Field for Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Gov. Tony EversTravel Wisconsin to sponsor Frozen Tundra Faceoff featuring Badgers women’s and men’s hockey matchups at iconic Lambeau Field
Gov. Evers, DNR Celebrate Release of $10 Million Pfas Settlement Payment to Help Provide Safe Drinking Water to Affected Communities
Sep 1st, 2026 by Gov. Tony EversAfter pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water
