A judge must be fair, absolutely neutral and must always make decisions that are based in law rather than try to bend the law to fit the judge’s personal biases or philosophy. Judge Pihlaja believes that his reputation for fairness and neutrality is the reason that he has the support of Minnesota leaders from all sides of the political spectrum. His campaign committee is co-chaired by former Republican governor Elmer L. Andersen and former Democratic mayor and congressman Don Fraser.

After being selected as a finalist by a “fiercely non-partisan” Commission on Judicial selection led by George Soule, former Independence party governor Jesse Ventura appointed Judge Pihlaja to office.

 

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Martin Costello, treasurer