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District Court Judge, District 1 · Seat 4, unexpired term
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Jennifer (Jenny) Wells

Candidate for District Court Judge, District 1, Seat 4, unexpired term

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
District Court Judge, District 1
Campaign website
judgejennywells.com

District court judge for District 1 since Gov. Josh Stein appointed her in March 2025 to succeed retiring Judge Edgar Barnes. Before that she was an assistant public defender in the district for 11 years.

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Documented positions

Courts & justice

  • Pledges to judge cases only on their merits and law

    Meet Jenny | Judge Jenny Wells

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jenny Wells · judgejennywells.com

    “everyone who comes into court deserves to be heard, to be treated fairly and with respect, and to be judged on the merits”
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  • Supports quality legal representation regardless of ability to pay

    Meet Jenny | Judge Jenny Wells

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jenny Wells · judgejennywells.com

    “The only way to ensure fair treatment is quality legal representation, whether the person can afford it or not.”
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