When I look around a courtroom, I don’t see case numbers or files. I see people. I understand that the decisions made in a courtroom affect real lives. That perspective has shaped my career in the justice system and my commitment to treating every person with dignity and respect.
Roots & Resilience
Like many in our community, I faced adversity early in life. I was raised by a young single mother who worked tirelessly to provide stability for our family. I have never known my biological father, and during my childhood our home was affected by domestic abuse. Those early experiences taught me that the courtroom can be a place of both hardship and hope. A place where serious matters are decided and lives are changed.
At age eleven, I was adopted by my dad, a military veteran who served our country for more than 30 years. From him, I learned the values of hard work, honesty, integrity, and forgiveness. He led by example and taught me a simple but powerful principle: leave things better than you found them.
That principle has guided my life and career. It is the standard I bring to public service.
A Career Across the Justice System
I worked my way through school, graduating with honors from the University of Wyoming College of Law, where I clerked for the Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court.
For 15 years, I've worked across Wisconsin's justice system, standing with people at their most vulnerable as a public defender and holding people accountable as a prosecutor. I've worked with victims seeking protection, families in crisis, and people facing consequences for their choices.
As District Attorney, I have focused on improving case flow, supporting evidence-based diversion programming, and working closely with law enforcement, treatment providers, and court staff to ensure cases move efficiently and responsibly through the system.
I've seen the system from every angle: what helps courts work efficiently and what causes them to stall. A judge must be steady, impartial, and prepared. The role is not about power, it is about responsibility.
Commitment to Community
Public service extends beyond the courtroom. I have served on local and statewide committees, including criminal justice coordinating councils and professional associations. I currently serve as President of Community First Washburn County, a local nonprofit, coordinating volunteers and community service projects alongside county agencies and local organizations. Together, we work to strengthen support systems across our community.
For the last 6 years, I have also had the privilege of coaching baseball, basketball, and football for the Shell Lake School System. Coaching reinforces lessons in accountability, preparation, and respect. These are values that matter in every setting.
My wife Elizabeth and I are raising our six children here in Washburn County. This is our home.
Why I’m Running
The court is a public trust and must serve everyone. A judge must listen carefully, apply the law fairly, and ensure proceedings are handled with preparation and respect.
After years of working within the system, I understand what makes a courtroom run efficiently and what can undermine public confidence. Steady leadership, preparation, and respect for every person are essential. I am ready to bring that experience and commitment to the bench.
I respectfully ask for your vote for Washburn County Circuit Court Judge on April 7, 2026.
Learn more at: marcoux2026.com
Aaron Marcoux | Candidate for Washburn County Circuit Court Judge
**Paid for by Aaron Marcoux for Judge Committee, Aaron Marcoux, Treasurer, Shell Lake, WI.**
Last Update: Feb 20, 2026 11:13 am CST
