Kevin Martens
Kevin Martens is a judge for Branch 27 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He assumed office in 2001. His current term ends on August 1, 2026.
Martens is running for re-election for the Branch 27 judge of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. The primary for this office on February 17, 2026, was canceled.
Education
Martens earned his B.S. from Marquette University in 1990 and later attended Harvard Law School to earn his J.D. in 1993.[1]
Career
- 2001-2020: Judge, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- 1997-2001: Assistant U.S. attorney
- 1999-2001: Associate lecturer, University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1995-1997: Attorney in private practice
- 1993-1995: Judicial law clerk, U.S. District Court[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on April 7, 2026.
General election for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 27
Incumbent Kevin Martens (Nonpartisan) is running in the general election for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 27 on April 7, 2026.
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Nonpartisan primary
The primary scheduled for February 17, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Martens (Nonpartisan) advanced from the primary for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 27 without appearing on the ballot.
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2020)
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 27
Incumbent Kevin Martens won election in the general election for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 27 on April 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kevin Martens (Nonpartisan) | 99.0 | 123,248 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 1,185 | ||
| Total votes: 124,433 | |||
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2014
See also: Wisconsin judicial elections, 2014
Martens ran for re-election to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
General: He won without opposition in the general election on April 1, 2014.
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Campaign themes
2026
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2020
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin
State courts:
Wisconsin Supreme Court • Wisconsin Court of Appeals • Wisconsin Circuit Courts • Wisconsin Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Wisconsin • Wisconsin judicial elections • Judicial selection in Wisconsin
