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Robert Olson (Wisconsin)
Robert Olson was a candidate for the Branch 3 seat on the Washington County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. Olson was defeated in the general election on April 4, 2017.
Biography
Olson earned his bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Minnesota. He also holds a J.D. from William Mitchell College. Olson is an attorney in private practice.[1]
Campaign themes
2017
Olson's campaign website included the following themes:
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After practicing law as an attorney for 15 years I can say without reservation that our judicial system is wrought with judges that have prejudices, ignore the law, are lazy, pander to certain interests, are power hungry, are unethical, - and the list goes on and on - all the while being in a position where they have sworn to uphold the law. Now, do not get me wrong, there are good judges as well. In my experience, the good judges are honest and fair, they are not influenced by outside forces, they are respectful, they are compassionate, and above all, they follow the law. With much forethought, I decided that the best way I could make an actual difference in our local judicial system (Washington County) was to become a judge. I promise that as a judge I will be fair, that I will be impartial, that I will be compassionate, that I will work diligently to understand the facts in the cases that come before me, that I will afford criminal defendant's all the rights to which they are entitled under the Constitution, that I will be free of outside influence or interests, and that I will follow the law. I will not default to the "word" of only local authorities; however, I will always show them the respect they deserve; I will not read into statutes meanings that do not exist; and I will require the necessary evidence. Those that know me will attest that I am an easy-going guy. I enjoy having beers with family and friends, grilling, and getting my hands dirty working on welding projects and other tinkering projects around the house and in the garage, and of course, keeping up to date with technologies. And I do have a sense of humor, which often seems not to be the case with judges. I want to make a difference in the lives of the citizens of Washington County should they come under the unfortunate circumstances of having to appear before a judge. I want to restore faith in our legal system one case at a time. If given the honor to serve as Washington County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 3, I will apply the law as written, and I will not make new laws that do not exist, nor will I legislate from the bench.[2][3] |
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| —Robert Olson (2017) | ||
Elections
2017
Wisconsin held local judicial elections in 2017. Forty-eight circuit court seats were up for election on April 4, 2017. Three seats required primaries on February 21, 2017, with the top two vote recipients for each seat advancing to the April 4 general election. Thirty-seven seats up for election in 2017 were unopposed.[4] Incumbent Todd K. Martens defeated Robert Olson in the general election for the Branch 3 seat on the Washington County Circuit Court.
| Washington County Circuit Court, Branch 3 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Todd K. Martens Incumbent |
73.32% | 8,903 |
| Robert Olson | 26.44% | 3,210 |
| Write-in votes | 0.24% | 29 |
| Total Votes | 12,142 | |
| Source: Washington County, Wisconsin, "Election Summary Report," April 4, 2017 | ||
Selection method
For more information about judicial selection processes in each state, click here.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Olson Law Firm, LLC, "About," accessed March 7, 2017
- ↑ Robert Olson for Judge, "About Me," accessed March 7, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "Spring 2017 Election," accessed January 3, 2017
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
