Judge Lyndsey Brunette’s Judicial Support Grows to 31 Judges Statewide
New endorsements reflect broad backing from the bench as Judge Brunette's campaign builds momentum
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Lyndsey Brunette‘s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court has added seven new judicial endorsements, expanding her coalition to 31 current and retired judges from across Wisconsin who are supporting her candidacy.
“These current and former judges have spent their careers upholding the law and delivering fair outcomes for the people who walk into their courtrooms,” said Judge Lyndsey Brunette. “They understand better than anyone why Wisconsin needs a Supreme Court that applies the law impartially and protects the rights of every Wisconsinite and I’m honored to have their support.”
New endorsements for Judge Brunette’s campaign include:
- Matthew Allen, Circuit Court Judge, Iowa County
- Thomas Flugaur, Retired Judge, Portage County
- Whitney Healy, Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County
- Anthony Lambrecht, Circuit Court Judge, Manitowoc County
- Michael Lucci, Retired Judge, Douglas County
- Kelly McKnight, Circuit Court Judge, Ashland County
- Emily Nolan-Plutchak, Circuit Court Judge, Wood County
“Judge Lyndsey Brunette has the kind of record that gives you confidence — not just as a prosecutor who fought for victims, but as a judge who has presided over thousands of cases and treated every person in her courtroom with fairness and respect,” said Retired Judge Thomas Flugaur of Portage County. “As a Supreme Court Justice Lyndsey Brunette will bring that same integrity to every case brought before her. I’m proud to support Judge Brunette.”
The full list of current and retired judges from across Wisconsin who are endorsing Judge Brunette’s campaign include:
- Matthew Allen, Circuit Court Judge, Iowa County
- 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
- Thomas Flugaur, Retired Judge, Portage County
- Mark Goodman, Circuit Court Judge, Monroe County
- Sarah Harless, Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County
- Whitney Healy, Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County
- Douglas Hoffer, Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County
- Mark Huesmann, Circuit Court Judge, La Crosse County
- Anthony Lambrecht, Circuit Court Judge, Manitowoc County
- Emily Lonergan, Circuit Court Judge, Outagamie County
- Emily Long, Circuit Court Judge, Eau Claire County
- Michael Lucci, Retired Judge, Douglas County
- Lisa McDougal, Circuit Court Judge, Richland County
- Kelly McKnight, Circuit Court Judge, Ashland County
- Martha Milanowski, Circuit Court Judge, Vilas County
- Emily Nolan-Plutchak, Circuit Court Judge, Wood 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 Brunette’s campaign is gaining momentum every day,” said Campaign Manager Joyce DeCoursey Brennan. “From a viral campaign launch to a growing wave of endorsements across Wisconsin, we’re building the energy and support needed to win. We’ll keep working hard to earn every single vote.”
Brunette has also been endorsed by former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, State Senator Jamie Wall, and the former Executive Director of the Wisconsin Bar Association, Larry Martin.
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.
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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