MADISON—Today, State Rep. Shelia Stubbs endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1.
Rep. Stubbs (AD-78) joins Assembly colleagues Rep. Francesca Hong (AD-76) and Rep. Lisa Subeck (AD-79) in endorsing Judge Jones. WI Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford and Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett have also backed Jones for a full term on the bench.
“Judge Ben Jones understands that our system must serve the people — all people,” said Rep. Shelia Stubbs. “He’s shown compassion, courage, and commitment to fairness and justice every step of his career. Ben has stood up for inclusion in education, and he listens and leads with empathy. That’s exactly the kind of judge our community deserves.”
“Rep. Stubbs has her pulse on the community and the confidence of her constituents, and she shares my commitment to protecting kids,” said Judge Ben Jones. “Her dedication to initiatives that result in a better Dane County for all is what we all look for in an elected official. I appreciate her support and look forward to continuing to serve 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.
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.
