Dear neighbor,
Tomorrow is Election Day! As an attorney, published legal author, adjunct professor, county commissioner assistant, and a dedicated public servant, I have:
Helped represent and assist low-income individuals in appeals and in personal injury
Taught fundamental rights to public high school students
Advocated for victims of nonconsensual dissemination of intimate content
Worked to restore families and the workforce by expanding outreach and education about new pardon laws
Worked with government and community stakeholders to expand access to affordable housing and homeownership
Taught literacy and reading comprehension to first- and second-generation elementary students on the East Side
Fought for environmental justice by advocating for cleaner air, sustainable practices, and more industry accountability.
Here’s why ALL of that work matters: judges sit at the intersection of law and public service. Our justice system is not a part of the government that operates separately and outside of the social infrastructures that shape our lives. Every decision made in the courtroom reverberates through families, neighborhoods, and workplaces.
That’s why I’m committed to being a judge that is involved, as I have always been throughout my life as a resident, mother, and community leader. By actively participating in efforts outside the courtroom, judges deepen their understanding of the unique challenges, strengths, and dynamics that shape the lives of the people they serve. This engagement allows judges to gain insights into the lived realities of so many and to witness firsthand the impact of issues such as poverty, housing instability, and access to education—factors that intersect with the cases that come before them.
That’s why I want you to ask yourself what I’ve asked myself before putting my name on this ballot: who are my judges, and have they shown up in my community?
To me, to be a judge is not to complacently administer justice as a job, nor is it a special class of elected office reserved for the elite and privileged. It is to be of public service. Justice in and of itself is a public service.
Can I count on your support?
Make a plan to vote and find your polling place. Remember, your vote is your power. Turn over the ballot and vote for Winona Yang for Ramsey County Judge.
Sincerely,
Winona Yang, Esq.
Candidate, Ramsey County District Judge