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Ryan Hetzel

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Appointed by Gov. Tony Evers as a Washington County judge in 2022, Ryan Hetzel is running for a full six-year term as circuit court judge. Hetzel is a lifelong resident of Washington County who has broad legal experience, who is committed to applying the law fairly and consistently, and who brings a long history of community service and leadership with him to the bench. Hetzel is being challenged by conservative lawyer Russell Jones, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Ryan Hetzel is the progressive choice in this race. 

Appointed by Gov. Tony Evers as a Washington County judge in 2022, Ryan Hetzel is running for a full six-year term as circuit court judge. Hetzel is a lifelong resident of Washington County who has broad legal experience, who is committed to applying the law fairly and consistently, and who brings a long history of community service and leadership with him to the bench. Hetzel is being challenged by conservative lawyer Russell Jones, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Ryan Hetzel is the progressive choice in this race. 

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Janet Protasiewicz

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Janet Protasiewicz is a current Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, who worked as an Assistant District Attorney for 25 years before getting elected judge in 2014. Protasiewicz will be a common sense justice who will take back the court from right-wing partisan extremists and restore integrity to the court. Protasiewicz promises to protect public safety and believes in reproductive freedom. Protasiewicz's opponent is Daniel Kelly, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk, and who was paid nearly $120,000 by the Republican Party to advise them on election issues including the 2020 scheme to submit fake Donald Trump electors. Janet Protasiewicz is the progressive choice in this race.

Janet Protasiewicz is a current Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, who worked as an Assistant District Attorney for 25 years before getting elected judge in 2014. Protasiewicz will be a common sense justice who will take back the court from right-wing partisan extremists and restore integrity to the court. Protasiewicz promises to protect public safety and believes in reproductive freedom. Protasiewicz's opponent is Daniel Kelly, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk, and who was paid nearly $120,000 by the Republican Party to advise them on election issues including the 2020 scheme to submit fake Donald Trump electors. Janet Protasiewicz is the progressive choice in this race.

Endorsed By: AFSCME , AFT Wisconsin , Citizen Action Wisconsin , EMILY'S List , Human Rights Campaign , Planned Parenthood , UAW , WEAC , WI AFL-CIO , Wisconsin Conservation Voters , Blue Sky Waukesha, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin, Clean Wisconsin Action Fund, Communications Workers of America, DailyKos, End Citizens United, Let America Vote, Fair Wisconsin PAC, Family Friendly Action PAC, IBEW Wisconsin State Conference, NARAL Pro-Choice America, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 139, People For the American Way, Teamsters Joint Council 39, Voces de la Frontera Action, Wisconsin Building Trades Council, Wisconsin Laborers' District Council, Women Lead Wisconsin

State Senator, District 08

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State Senator

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Jodi Habush Sinykin

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Jodi Habush Sinykin is a long-time community leader, well-respected environmental lawyer, and mother of four who grew up in Fox Point and now lives in Whitefish Bay. Jodi is a strong supporter of women's reproductive rights who has pledged to prioritize creating good-paying jobs and keeping our communities safe. Jodi's opponent is conservative state legislator Dan Knodl, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban all abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk, and who signed a January 2021 letter asking then-Vice President Pence to refuse to certify the 2020 presidential election results. Jodi Habush Sinykin is the clear progressive choice in this race.

Jodi Habush Sinykin is a long-time community leader, well-respected environmental lawyer, and mother of four who grew up in Fox Point and now lives in Whitefish Bay. Jodi is a strong supporter of women's reproductive rights who has pledged to prioritize creating good-paying jobs and keeping our communities safe. Jodi's opponent is conservative state legislator Dan Knodl, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban all abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk, and who signed a January 2021 letter asking then-Vice President Pence to refuse to certify the 2020 presidential election results. Jodi Habush Sinykin is the clear progressive choice in this race.

Endorsed By: EMILY'S List , Human Rights Campaign , Planned Parenthood , UAW , WI AFL-CIO , Wisconsin Conservation Voters , Communications Workers of America District 4, DailyKos, Fair Wisconsin PAC, IBEW Wisconsin State Conference, IBEW Local 494, Sierra Club - Wisconsin Chapter, Voces de la Frontera Action, Wisconsin Laborers' District Council, Wisconsin Progress

Washington County

Washington Circuit Court

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Ryan Hetzel

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Appointed by Gov. Tony Evers as a Washington County judge in 2022, Ryan Hetzel is running for a full six-year term as circuit court judge. Hetzel is a lifelong resident of Washington County who has broad legal experience, who is committed to applying the law fairly and consistently, and who brings a long history of community service and leadership with him to the bench. Hetzel is being challenged by conservative lawyer Russell Jones, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Ryan Hetzel is the progressive choice in this race. 

Appointed by Gov. Tony Evers as a Washington County judge in 2022, Ryan Hetzel is running for a full six-year term as circuit court judge. Hetzel is a lifelong resident of Washington County who has broad legal experience, who is committed to applying the law fairly and consistently, and who brings a long history of community service and leadership with him to the bench. Hetzel is being challenged by conservative lawyer Russell Jones, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Ryan Hetzel is the progressive choice in this race.