Meet & Greet

Republican Party of Saint Croix County is pleased to be hosting former Justice Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorrow. We would love to have you attend to show your support. All local candidates are invited to attend as well, come, and get to know them in person.

Supreme Court of WI and local candidate Meet-n-Greet

Paddy Ryan’s | 709 Rodeo Drive, suite 100 | Hudson, WI | Friday, January 20th | 5:30 – 7:00

On Friday evening, January 20th, from 5:30 – 7:00, former Supreme Court of WI Justice Dan Kelly and Justice Kelly Dorrow will be coming to Saint Croix County. Both candidates are looking to replace Justice Patience Roggensacks’ seat who is not seeking reelection for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin. There are also two liberal candidates who will be on your primary ballot, Dane County Judge Everett Mitchell and Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz. The primary election will be February 21, 2023, with 4 names on the ballot, you will vote for one person, and two names will move on to the general election April 4, 2023. This is a highly contested seat; we must keep the conservative majority. Our conservatives need your help winning the primary! Then may the strongest conservative win the general election.  

Conservative Dan Kelly’s Bio

“Justice Daniel Kelly is a judicial constitutionalist who has dedicated a lifetime to the law. He served on the Wisconsin Supreme Court from 2016 to 2020, a tenure marked by his rigorous scholarship, judicial humility, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law. The scores of opinions authored by Justice Kelly during his service on the Supreme Court stand as witnesses to his commitment to our constitution and the rule of law.

Justice Kelly prepared for his service on the Supreme Court with years of experience as a litigator, law clerk, and briefly as a special prosecutor. He’s had experience protecting the smooth functioning of the free market, defending student speech on campus, and representing religious organizations’ rights to free speech. After he completed his appointment on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice Kelly joined the Institute for Reforming Government as a Senior Fellow authoring a groundbreaking manual on legislative oversight. Justice Kelly has been a consistent voice for judicial conservatism in Wisconsin.

Justice Kelly’s extensive knowledge of the law and his commitment to judicial conservatism have positioned him as the clear choice in the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Wisconsin voters can count on him to defend our constitutional rights, enforce the law as it is written, and prevent judicial activism on the Supreme Court.”

For more info, to donate or volunteer to Dan’s campaign, visit https://justicedanielkelly.com

Conservative Jennifer Dorrow’s Bio

Who I am

First and foremost, I am a judicial conservative who will not legislate from the bench. Serving as a Waukesha County circuit court judge for more than 10 years, I have been elected to multiple terms by constituents who depend on me and look to me to uphold constitutional enforcement of our laws, and to recognize the rights and responsibilities of individuals and organizations. In my 30-year legal career, I have evaluated, advised on, prosecuted, defended, and judged a wide array of cases and issues. With years of experience representing clients and presiding in cases involving civil, business, family, and criminal matters, I am fully aware of how our state’s laws and legal system must operate. In criminal cases, I not only deeply respect victims’ rights and our society’s need for law and order, but also, I understand and respect defendants’’ constitutional rights. In addition, the Justices of the Supreme Court have acknowledged my abilities by naming me Chief Judge of Third Judicial District and my peers have selected me as the Chairperson of our state’s Chief Judges. 

Why I’m Running

Like many others who have served on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, I have worked in our state’s courts as an advocate, as a judge and as an individual responsible for managing a justice system that must work just as hard for victims’ rights as it does for defendants’ rights. I respect and adhere to our state and federal constitutions and the laws that protect our society and provide a safe and fair living and business environment in our state. And just as importantly, I am a working mom next door who cares deeply about the citizens of Wisconsin – I coach youth sports, I care for my family; I want to provide the same personal and professional opportunities to everyone in Wisconsin. 

Why I Will Win

I am not constrained by political ideologies and academic thinking – I have proven my commitment to our state and federal constitutions and the laws established by our government. As a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, I will not legislate from the bench. I know that voters yearn for this type of commitment, and they deserve nothing less. Unburdened by any authority other than the law and informed by my service as an advocate and a judge, I have seen where the rubber meets the road in the law and in our society. I have the demeanor, temperament, experience, and command of the law that is necessary to make a superb justice on the Supreme Court. I have no doubt that the voters of Wisconsin will agree and see me as the best candidate and a justice for all of Wisconsin’s residents.

For more info, to donate or volunteer to Jennifer’s campaign, visit https://judgejennifer.com