Justice Theodora Gaïtas (guy-EE-tas) is an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, appointed by Governor Tim Walz.  She is running to retain her seat in 2026.  Justice Gaïtas has dedicated her career to upholding the rule of law and ensuring equal justice for all Minnesotans.  She believes that courts must be accessible, fair, independent, and nonpartisan.

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Judicial Experience

Before joining Minnesota’s highest court, Justice Gaïtas served as both a district court (trial) judge and a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.  She is the only sitting justice with experience at all three levels of Minnesota courts.

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Legal Background

Justice Gaïtas’s appointment to the bench followed a distinguished legal career that prepared her for the complexity of deciding the difficult cases that come before the Minnesota Supreme Court.  She has decades of experience practicing before Minnesota state courts, spanning criminal and civil law, trial and appellate practice, and cases in both the metro area and greater Minnesota.

 

Why Electing Justice Gaïtas Matters

Experience matters on the Minnesota Supreme Court.  Many of the cases that come before the court present complex legal issues that have real-life and significant effects on Minnesotans.  Justice Gaïtas’s deep understanding of Minnesota law, her collaborative approach with fellow justices, and her commitment to principled decision-making make her an invaluable member of our state’s highest court.

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