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Commission on Judicial Selection

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Feb 5, 2026

Three recommended for 5th District judgeship

The Commission on Judicial Selection recommended three candidates to fill a district court vacancy in Minnesota’s 5th Judicial District.

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Jan 12, 2026

Judicial vacancy opens in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District

The Commission on Judicial Selection announces a vacancy in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District following the retirement of Judge Ross L. Leuning.

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Jan 7, 2026

Minnesota 5th Judicial District vacancy opens in Mankato

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s 5th Judicial District following the retirement of Judge Krista J. Jass.

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Dec 15, 2025

Three recommended for 8th District judgeship

Minnesota’s Commission on Judicial Selection recommends three candidates to fill a judicial vacancy in the 8th Judicial District following Judge Fischer’s retirement.

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Nov 10, 2025

Three recommended for 7th District judgeship

The Commission on Judicial Selection recommends three candidates to fill a judgeship in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District after Judge Daniel Benson’s retirement.

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Oct 30, 2025

Applications sought for 8th District judicial vacancy

A vacancy is open in Minnesota’s 8th Judicial District with Judge Jennifer K. Fischer retiring. Applications are due Nov. 19 for the Willmar-based seat.

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Sep 29, 2025

Two judicial vacancies open in 10th District

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District, with applications due Oct. 16 for Anoka and Elk River.

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Sep 25, 2025

Application deadline extended for 1st District bench

The Commission on Judicial Selection extended applications for a 1st Judicial District judgeship in Minnesota. New deadline: Oct. 6 at 4 p.m.

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Sep 23, 2025

Three recommended for judgeship in 6th District

The Commission on Judicial Selection recommended three finalists to fill Judge Eric Hylden’s upcoming vacancy in Minnesota’s 6th Judicial District.

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Jun 23, 2025

Judicial vacancy opens in Minnesota’s 9th District

Judge Donna Dixon is retiring from Minnesota’s 9th District; applications for her Roseau-based seat are due July 14 via the Commission on Judicial Selection.

Jul 27, 2015

Panel sends Dayton names of 3 women for Supreme Court slot

Appeals Court Judges Margaret Chutich and Natalie Hudson as well as Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal have been listed as recommended candidates by the Commission on Judicial Selection

Mar 5, 2014

The push for judicial retention elections

A bipartisan effort led by the Coalition for Impartial Justice is proposing a system of judicial review and retention elections to avoid the highly charged, politically explosive contests common in Wisconsin, Texas and other states.

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