Shelton defeated the incumbent by nearly 18,000 votes in the April 2, 2019 election in Milwaukee County.
By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
April 2, 2019
Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, Danielle Shelton was elected judge to the Milwaukee County Branch 40 Circuit Court. Shelton defeated Judge Andrew Jones, the incumbent by 58% (68,887) to 42% (51,470) in Milwaukee County. Shelton celebrated her win at the Fiesta Cafe in Milwaukee's Southside.
According to Shelton's campaign website, she is a mom, a U.S. Army veteran, and an experienced litigator who formerly worked in finance. She has spent nearly two decades fighting to ensure justice for all people and is committed to being a fair judge who will help keep Milwaukee safe and strong.
Shelton raised two daughters in Shorewood, where she currently lives, and grew up primarily on the north side of Milwaukee. She attended public schools, earned a bachelor's degree from UW-Milwaukee, and received her law degree from Marquette University Law School.
Shelton also served in the U.S. Army for six years, first as an enlisted PFC, and then becoming a commissioned officer through ROTC.
No comments:
Post a Comment