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MUSKEGO — Today, Judge Shelley Grogan announces the support of the overwhelming majority of District II County Sheriffs, including the endorsement of Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling who had originally endorsed Judge Grogan’s opponent.
Sheriff Eric Severson, Waukesha County
Sheriff Kurt Picknell, Walworth County
Sheriff Mark Podoll, Green Lake County
Sheriff David Beth, Kenosha County
Sheriff Daniel Hartwig, Manitowoc County
Sheriff James Johnson, Ozaukee County
Sheriff Chris Schmaling, Racine County
Sheriff Cory Roeseler, Sheboygan County
Sheriff John Matz, Winnebago County
“I endorse Judge Shelley Grogan for Court of Appeals District II. She will uphold our laws, defend the constitution, and stand with the men and women of law enforcement which is why she is supported by the majority of Sheriffs. While we work to keep our communities safe, it’s crucial we have Judges who will defend the rule of law. Judge Grogan has my full support.” said Sheriff Kurt Picknell, Walworth County.
“I’m confident Shelley Grogan will be a strong conservative Judge on Wisconsin’s Court of Appeals District II. She will stand with the men and women of law enforcement and the rule of law. We can count on her to apply the law as it is written, rather than legislate from the bench. She has my full support.” said Sheriff Eric Severson, Waukesha County.
“I am proud to have the overwhelming support of law enforcement leaders from across the district who keep our communities safe. I am grateful that the majority of Sheriffs are backing my grassroots campaign. I’m running to be a Judge who will stand for the rule of law, protect our constitutional freedoms, and support law and order.” said Judge Shelley Grogan.
Background on the race:
Judge Shelley Grogan currently serves as the permanent Judicial Assistant to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley. Prior to working for Justice Bradley, she clerked for multiple Appellate Court Judges. She has more than 25 years of experience in Wisconsin courts. In addition to her work with Justice Rebecca Bradley, she is the current sitting judge in the City of Muskego, where she has lived for over 25 years. It’s where her late husband and raised their three wonderful children. Judge Grogan is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School.
Judge Grogan’s opponent was handpicked by Liberal Governor Tony Evers. Evers has now appointed ¼ of all Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judges.
