Learn more about Justice Kelly, Judge Karofsky
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
YOUR LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM ABC OF WISCONSIN
APRIL 7 ELECTION
Candidate profiles for the state Supreme Court
JUSTICE DAN KELLY
Background
Appointed to Wisconsin Supreme Court by Gov. Scott Walker in 2017.
Significant Endorsements
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin
President Donald Trump
Former WI Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch
National Rifle Association
Former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel
Majority of Wisconsin Sheriffs
Judicial Philosophy
Focus on individual rights and rule of law.
Believes “a justice should honor and apply the entire Bill of Rights, including the right to keep and bear arms.”
JUDGE JILL KAROFSKY
Background
Elected to the Dane County Circuit Court in 2016.
Significant Endorsements
IBEW - Wisconsin
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers - Wisconsin
Iron Workers Local 9
Wisconsin AFL-CIO
Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council
Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association
Judicial Philosophy
Self-proclaimed social justice warrior
Gun control advocate, interprets the constitution to limit access to firearms
Voting Information
If you have not voted at your current residence, you can do so in person until Friday, April 3 at the municipal clerk’s office, or at the polls on election day.
Vote absentee by mail.
You can request a ballot be mailed to you online
by Thursday, April 2. Generally, you will need to upload a photo of your driver’s license or other eligible photo ID.
Voting early in person. Many local municipalities offer in-person absentee voting beforehand.
Contact your local clerk
.
Take some extra precautions when you go to vote, including bringing your own black pen with you.
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