MADISON—Today, Wisconsin Court of Appeals–District IV Judge Rachel Graham announced her endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1.
Judge Graham joins an expansive slate of current and former elected officials and judges that have endorsed Judge Ben Jones to continue serving the people of Dane County. The full list of endorsers includes a majority of Wisconsin State Assemblymembers currently representing Dane County, a significant share of current Dane County Circuit Court Judges, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford, who Judge Jones replaced on the Dane County Circuit Court, and current Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett.
See the full list of endorsements at https://judgebenjones.com/endorsements
“Judge Ben Jones embodies the qualities we expect from our judiciary: fairness, preparation, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law,” said Judge Rachel Graham. “He approaches cases with careful rigor and genuine respect for the people before the court. His thoroughness, temperament, and integrity make him exceptionally well-suited to continue serving the people of Dane County.”
“I’m deeply grateful for Judge Rachel Graham’s endorsement,” said Judge Ben Jones. “Her dedication to the rule of law and to maintaining public confidence in Wisconsin’s courts is widely respected. I’m honored by her support and the trust she places in my work on behalf of the people of Dane County.”
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.
