[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable John C. Hoffman and Barry A. Sullivan. The seats will be chambered in Stillwater in Washington County and Anoka in Anoka County.

The application process is now open for these vacancies. The Commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents and services to Minnesota’s judicial system. Per statute, the Commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The Commission is seeking applicants who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.

Individuals wishing to apply may request an application by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor via e-mail at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us . Only one application is required to apply for both vacancies. Application materials are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 20, 2021 and should be addressed to the Chair of the Commission, Ms. Erin Sindberg Porter. The Commission expects to hold interviews in mid-September.

For inquiries concerning the application process, please contact the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us .

For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit our website: https://mn.gov/governor/administration/judicialappointments/