Early voting begins in a few days and I requested my mail-in ballot to fulfill an important civic duty.  If you are like me, you fill out your General Election ballot and then turn it over and see all of these judicial races that you know nothing about and are tempted to pass on them. But as a lawyer, I know how important these races are. Having represented folks in court, I want qualified judges, good judges, dealing with the affairs that impact me, my relatives, friends and neighbors. The good judges I have appeared before have been appointed by Republicans, Democrats and Independents and have all shared certain traits. Good judges are smart, kind, and caring, tough, and courteous to all who appear before them, and follow the law regardless of their personal opinion.
Our job as voters is to reelect judges who fulfill that promise.   We want our friends, neighbors and family to be treated with dignity, with the focus on their issues, not some agenda. Judicial races—on the backs of our ballots—deserve your attention, and incumbent Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Karl Procaccini deserves your vote.  He has been doing the job and exhibited all of the qualities of a good judge.
In his time in office, he’s fulfilled that promise and more. Karl is committed to ensuring fairness, integrity, and equal justice for all.Karl has something critical to the job he holds, and that is real life experience.  He was raised by a single mother and knows hardship and the value of hard work. Due to hard work, he graduated from law school with high honors, worked for two distinguished judges, and became a partner in a law firm.
He provided free legal services to clients, worked to preserve election integrity in Minnesota and protect citizens’ rights, and taught at two law schools.
Karl left a successful law practice and took a pay cut to give back to his neighbors by joining the governor’s office as general counsel.  His steady hand provided important expertise and common sense on everyday issues that matter to Minnesotans. Karl and his team were responsible for helping solve problems as they popped up, addressing issues like floods, blizzards, and fuel shortages. Some issues seem small to some, but Karl knows there are no small issues to the folks most affected.
Justice Karl Procaccini now needs your vote to remain on the court. Don’t let Minnesota lose the services of this stellar individual and wise judge. Turn your ballot over and vote for Karl Procaccini.
Kelly Dah