MADISON—Today, Wisconsin State Rep. Jenna Jacobson endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1.
Rep. Jacobson (AD-50) joins fellow Representatives Alex Joers (AD-81), Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and Mike Bare (AD-80) in endorsing Judge Jones. Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford, who Judge Jones replaced on the Dane County Circuit Court, and Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett, also voiced support for Judge Jones to continue serving the people of Dane County in a full term on Branch 1. See the complete – and growing – list of endorsements at judgebenjones.com/endorsements.
“Judge Ben Jones is the kind of thoughtful, steady leader our court system needs,” said Rep. Jenna Jacobson. “He takes time to understand every case and makes decisions rooted in both fairness and public safety. Judge Jones is committed to strengthening trust in our courts and ensuring justice is accessible to everyone. I’m proud to support him for a full term.”
“I’m truly thankful for Rep. Jenna Jacobson’s endorsement,” said Judge Ben Jones. “Jenna works tirelessly for the people of her district, always putting the needs of families and communities first. Her dedication to practical solutions and equitable justice mirrors the values I strive to bring to the bench every day. I’m grateful for her confidence and partnership as we continue serving our community.”
A longtime champion for the rights of kids and inclusion in education, Judge Jones was appointed to the bench by Governor Tony Evers earlier this year, following a comprehensive merit-driven selection process. Prior to being appointed to the bench, Judge Jones built an impressive record as an attorney in private practice, and then was chief legal counsel at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the state’s education agency.
Jones distinguished himself at DPI as the leader developing legal frameworks for providing education during the COVID crisis. He was also the architect of a legal strategy to protect children’s rights, especially as the Trump Administration has tried to undermine protections secured through generations of advocacy – especially for LGBTQ+ kids.
Judge Jones lives in Monona with his wife and two sons, and is a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and UW Law School.
The general election will be April 7, 2026, with a primary election to be held February 17 if there are three or more candidates.
