Reyna Morales
Reyna Morales is a judge for Branch 42 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. Morales assumed office on October 1, 2020. Morales' current term ends on August 1, 2027.
Morales ran for re-election for the Branch 42 judge of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. Morales won in the general election on April 6, 2021.
Morales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Education
Morales earned a J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1997.[1]
Career
- 2020-Present: Judge, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- 2006-2020: Trial attorney, Office of the State Public Defender
- 1997-2006: Staff attorney, Office of the State Public Defender[1]
Elections
2021
See also: Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2021)
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 42
Incumbent Reyna Morales won election in the general election for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 42 on April 6, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Reyna Morales (Nonpartisan)  | 99.1 | 62,906 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 584 | ||
| Total votes: 63,490 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Reyna Morales advanced from the primary for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 42.
Endorsements
To view Morales' endorsements in the 2021 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Reyna Morales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morales' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Reyna has been a long time resident of the city of Milwaukee. Reyna received her law degree from Marquette University Law School. Before being appointed to the bench by Gov. Evers Reyna was a well-known, respected litigator with the State Public Defender's Office.
Reyna has always been active in the community, Reyna spends her free time volunteering in various local organizations, mentoring students, and judging Mock Trial Competitions.
Reyna's life experiences provide her a unique perspective and appreciation of the law. Reyna is a native Spanish speaker and she understands how important it is for all individuals to feel represented in the legal system.- Bring experience, fairness, and diversity to the bench
- Continue improving Milwaukee County and the greater state of Wisconsin
- Ensure that all individuals feel represented in the legal system
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See also
2021 Elections
External links
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Candidate Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 42 |
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
