Judge Stacy Louser ’07, finalist for ND Supreme Court vacancy

A Minot native, Judge Louser initially matriculated to the University of North Dakota, acquiring a degree in occupational therapy, going on to complete a masters degree in management from Minot State University. Eventually Louser added a law degree to her wall from UND, setting up a private practice in Minot in 2007 until she was appointed to the North Central District in 2014. Louser went on to be reelected two times in 2016 and 2018.

The North Dakota Supreme Court announced the names of three finalists to fill the impending vacancy on the court. The two judges and one attorney singled out by the selection committee include South Central Judicial District Judge Doug Bahr of Bismarck, Assistant United States Attorney Jake Rodenbiker of Fargo, and North Central Judicial District Judge Stacy Louser of Minot.

A Minot native, Judge Louser initially matriculated to the University of North Dakota, acquiring a degree in occupational therapy, going on to complete a masters degree in management from Minot State University. Eventually Louser added a law degree to her wall from UND, setting up a private practice in Minot in 2007 until she was appointed to the North Central District in 2014. Louser went on to be reelected two times in 2016 and 2018.

The vacancy was created by the upcoming retirement of Justice Gerald VandeWalle. VandeWalle has served more than 44 years on the court, but will retire Jan. 31, 2023. Vandewalle is set to be feted at an event in Memorial Hall of the State Capitol on Jan. 18.

Gov. Doug Burgum now has 30 days to make a selection from the three nominees. The governor may also ask for another list of nominees, or even call for an election. The appointee will hold the position until the election in 2026, where they will be running for an eight-year term to retain the seat.

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