John Fitzgerald wins open judge spot in fourth circuit

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November 9, 2022
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PIERRE, S.D. – John Fitzgerald was the winner in a five way race for an open judge spot in the Fourth Circuit.

The spot in Position D was previously held by Kevin Krull, who stepped down this past summer.

Five candidates filed to fill the position, and voters selected Fitzgerald in Tuesday’s election. He garnered 36-percent, or 8,124 votes.

Also running were Chad Callahan, David Natvig, Jennifer Tomac and Tina Hogue.

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