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Governor Dayton makes first judicial appointment

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May 3, 2011

Minnesota: Yesterday Governor Mark Dayton announced the first judicial appointment of his term. Captain Ross Leuning will join the Minnesota Third Judicial District in July 2011. Leuning currently serves as the Command Judge Advocate for the United States Navy in Iraq. Because of his service, he is expected to join the court in July.[1]

"I am proud that Captain Ross Leuning is my first judicial appointment, as he exemplifies the outstanding caliber of person I will seek for these important positions. Captain Leuning is presently serving our country and the cause of freedom in Iraq, where his military judicial experience further qualifies him for assuming those responsibilities on the Third District Court," said Dayton of the appointment.[1]

Captain Leuning has practiced law for twenty-five years, both in the service and as an attorney in private practice. He will need to run for election to the seat in November 2012 if he wishes to continue serving.[2]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Office of the Minnesota Governor, Press Release: "Dayton appoints Captain Ross Leuning, USN to fill Third Judicial District vacancy," May 2, 2011
  2. ↑ Albert Lea Tribune, "Dayton appoints Owatonna man as new 3rd District judge," May 2, 2011
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