Judicial District 3A District Associate Judge retention: Kristi Busse (O'Brien County)

What this office does

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Candidates

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on O'Brien County ballots

• Judicial District 3A District Court Judge retention: Adam Miller
• Judicial District 3A District Court Judge retention: Charles Borth
• Judicial District 3A District Court Judge retention: Carl J. Petersen
• Judicial District 3A District Court Judge retention: Andrew J. Smith
• Judicial District 3A District Associate Judge retention: Jennifer Bennett Finn

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Quick answers

Who is running for Judicial District 3A District Associate Judge retention: Kristi Busse (O'Brien County) in 2026?

Kristi Busse.

Who is the incumbent?

Kristi Busse currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who should I vote for in the Judicial District 3A District Associate Judge retention: Kristi Busse (O'Brien County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.