WASHBURN COUNTY — Washburn County District Attorney Aaron Marcoux has announced his candidacy for Washburn County Circuit Court Judge in the 2026 nonpartisan election, highlighting his legal experience, community involvement, and commitment to an efficient and impartial court system.
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Aaron Marcoux has announced his candidacy for Washburn County Circuit Court Judge. The nonpartisan election will be held on April 7, 2026.
Marcoux has served as Washburn County District Attorney since 2019 and was elected to the position in 2020 and 2024. Prior to that, he served as a Sawyer County Assistant District Attorney from 2015 to 2019 and as a Wisconsin Assistant State Public Defender from 2010 to 2015.
“I have been honored to serve the citizens of Washburn County as District Attorney for the past six years,” Marcoux said. “It has been a privilege to work alongside professionals across the justice system, and I would be grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the community in a new role.”
Marcoux is dedicated to his faith, family, and is a community leader. He has served on several church planning and men’s ministry boards in the local area. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are the proud parents of 6 children, all of whom attend public school in Shell Lake.
In addition to his legal career, Marcoux has been active in youth and school athletics. He has served as an Assistant High School Basketball Coach for the Shell Lake Lakers for the past four years, has also coached middle school football and basketball, junior varsity baseball as well as numerous travel and city sports teams.
Marcoux also serves as President of Community First Washburn County, a nonprofit organization focused on addressing food insecurity and strengthening community resources in Washburn County. Additionally, he serves on the Wisconsin District Attorney Association’s Legislative Committee, where he provides professional insight on criminal justice matters based on his experience as a prosecutor.
During his tenure as District Attorney, Marcoux has worked with law enforcement, court officials, and community partners on initiatives focused on crime reduction and community safety. As District Attorney, Marcoux has emphasized process improvements and case management practices intended to promote government efficiency and timely resolution of cases.
Wisconsin Assembly Committee on the Judiciary testimony recently included a statement that “[a] core responsibility of the government is to provide speedy trials for defendants and resolve civil matters in a timely manner” and that the average time for disposition, the time from the beginning to the end of a case, has “increased to 252 days” in felony cases in 2024.
According to publicly available data from Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, the median average age of disposition in Washburn County felony cases is well above this average and has increased from 193 days in 2018 to 328 days in 2024, in Washburn County misdemeanor cases, the time has increased from 113 days in 2018 to 213 days in 2024, and the time in Washburn County criminal traffic cases has more than doubled going from 134 days in 2018 to 292 days in 2024.
“As District Attorney, I have focused on improving internal processes and addressing backlogs in a responsible and measured way,” Marcoux said. “If elected Judge, my goal would be to continue supporting an efficient, fair, and impartial court system that serves the needs of our community.”
Last Update: Jan 06, 2026 11:36 am CST
