Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces Endorsements From 24 Current and Former Judges in Supreme Court Race
Brunette continues to build momentum since announcing her candidacy last week
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Lyndsey Brunette has announced an initial round of endorsements from current and retired judges across the state who are supporting her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
“I’m honored to have the support of so many of my colleagues across Wisconsin who have dedicated their careers to upholding our laws and protecting the rights of Wisconsinites,” said Judge Lyndsey Brunette. “Judges are on the frontlines of our justice system and they understand how important it is to have members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court who weigh every case in front of them fairly and impartially. I’ve been overwhelmed by the early response to our campaign and the support we’ve received from every corner of the state.”
Current and former judges backing Brunette’s campaign include:
- Joseph Boles, Retired Judge, Pierce County
- Nicholas Brazeau Jr., Circuit Court Judge, Wood County
- Thomas Clark, Circuit Court Judge, Buffalo/Pepin Counties
- Laura Crivello, Circuit Court Judge, Milwaukee County
- John Damon, Retired Judge, Trempealeau County
- Craig Day, Circuit Court Judge, Grant County
- Jennifer Day, Retired Judge, Jefferson County
- Daniel Diehn, Circuit Court Judge, Jackson County
- Jerilyn Dietz, Circuit Court Judge, Manitowoc County
- Jean DiMotto, Retired Judge, Milwaukee County
- Todd Ehlers, Retired Judge, Door County
- Mark Goodman, Circuit Court Judge, Monroe County
- Sarah Harless, Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County
- Douglas Hoffer, Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County
- Mark Huesmann, Circuit Court Judge, La Crosse County
- Emily Lonergan, Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County
- Emily Long, Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County
- Lisa McDougal, Circuit Court Judge, Richland County
- Martha Milanowski, Circuit Court Judge, Vilas County
- Yadira Rein, Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County
- Elizabeth Rohl, Circuit Court Judge, Pierce County
- Angela Sutkiewicz, Circuit Court Judge, Sheboygan County
- Robert VanDeHey, Retired Judge, Grant County
- Edward Vlack, Retired Judge, St. Croix County
Judge Lyndsey Brunette announced her candidacy for the April 2027 state Supreme Court race last week. Wisconsinites have rallied around her announcement and the opportunity to reinforce a pro-freedom, pro-democracy majority on the Court. This week, Brunette has also announced endorsements from former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, State Senator Jamie Wall. The campaign will continue rolling out public endorsements in the coming days.
Brunette’s announcement video has been viewed over 250,000 times already, making it the most viral Wisconsin Supreme Court announcement in modern history.
Brunette has been a Clark County Circuit Court judge since 2018. Before joining the bench, she was first elected as a Democrat to serve as Clark County district attorney in 2012, becoming the first woman to hold that position.
More information about Judge Brunette’s campaign is available at BrunetteForWisconsin.com and a high-resolution headshot is available here.
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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