Lau Launches New Website, Melvin Gets Former Gov. Endorsement

WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI — Waukesha's race for Circuit Court Judge between Laura Lau and Jack Melvin intensifies as both campaigns have less than two weeks to state their case to the voting public before the April 3 election.

The Lau for Judge campaign recently launched LauForJudge.com. The campaign says that Waukesha County voters visiting the new site will see Lau clearly has more experience, support and commitment to Waukesha County than her opponent for Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 12.

“My opponent has tried one small claims case in Waukesha County,” Lau says. “Voters in Waukesha County trust people with strong ties to Waukesha and a strong record of commitment to our community. My calling to serve Waukesha County runs as deep as my 50 years of living here.”

Waukesha County Law Enforcement supporting Lau for Judge:
• Waukesha Co. Sheriff Eric Severson (Republican)
• Waukesha Co. District Attorney Sue Opper (Republican)
• Former Waukesha Co. Sheriffs Dan Trawicki & Arnie Moncada (Republicans)
• Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Association
• Waukesha Co. circuit court & municipal judges & police chiefs (Learn who at LauForJudge.com)

Waukesha Co. Conservative Leaders Endorse Lau for Judge:
• Scott Allen, State Rep.
• Judge Michael Bohren
• Janel Brandtjen, State Rep.
• Paul Decker, Waukesha County Board Chair
• Judge Lee S. Dreyfus, Jr.
• Margaret Farrow, Former Lieutenant Governor
• Laura Gralton
• Joe Helm, Pastor, Attorney and Menomonee Falls Village President
• Randy Melchert, Menomonee Falls Taxpayer Association
• Don Taylor, Former Waukesha County GOP Chairman
• A host of business and municipal leaders can be found at LauForJudge.com

“As a proud Waukesha County native, I have dedicated my legal career to keeping criminals behind bars in Waukesha Co. Courts,” Lau says. “My family is from here. My children were raised here. My mind, body and soul is dedicated to serving and protecting Waukesha County residents.”

Melvin Gets Thompson Endorsement

Waukesha Circuit Court Branch 12 candidate Jack Melvin has enlisted the support fellow-Army National Guard Member and Wisconsin’s longest serving Governor, Tommy G. Thompson, in his bid to earn the trust of voters in the April 3rd election:

“Jack Melvin has served and sacrificed for our country, earning both my immediate respect and support in his effort to serve as Waukesha’s next Circuit Court judge,” said former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson. “Jack Melvin is a fellow member of the Army National Guard, his three overseas tours of duty have best-prepared him for the rigors of the courtroom. I trust Jack Melvin to apply, not interpret the law(s), and become a part of the proud tradition of outstanding conservative Waukesha Judges.”

Gov. Thompson’s endorsement of Jack Melvin comes with than less than three weeks to go before the April 3rd election. Absentee ballots are currently being mailed and early voting begins starting late next week, varying by community, click here to request an absentee ballot or visit your local clerk to vote early.

“Gov. Tommy Thompson is a true Wisconsin legend, with an indelible record of public service and a strong record of appointing rule of law, conservative judges,” said Jack Melvin, conservative candidate for Waukesha Circuit Court. “Gov. Thompson served as a strong conservative role model for me and countless others who enjoyed and appreciated his success as governor. Gov. Thompson’s confidence in me is a genuine honor.”

Recently, Melvin earned the support of Gov. Scott Walker and other notable judicial conservatives, including Justice David Prosser as well as Waukesha legislators from all corners of the county. The list of endorsees includes:

• App. Court Judge Mark Gundrum
• Judge Michael Aprahamian
• Judge Mary Lazar
• Judge Mike Maxwell
• Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald
• Rep. Joel Kleefisch
• Finance Co-Chair Alberta Darling
• Rep. Adam Neylon
• Sen. Steve Nass
• Rep. Chuck Wichgers

Melvin, 44 resides in Oconomowoc with his wife and two daughters and currently serves as Governor Walker’s appointee to the Wisconsin Division of Gaming as the Division Administrator. Prior to joining the administration, Melvin managed litigation at QBE North America (the former-General Casualty Insurance) for nearly 12 years, prior, he was in private practice.

Melvin told Patch.com that he takes great pride in his service to the country, delivering 40 months of active duty of which 35 months were spent overseas as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard at the rank of Major. Melvin’s most-recent deployment was to Iraq in 2016 as a member of the Wisconsin unit that augmented the famed “Screaming Eagle” 101st Airborne Division. Melvin served as the Division’s Operational Law Attorney in the effort to help Iraq expel ISIS from its borders.

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