Terrance C. Holter

Born: March 24, 1944; Oslo, Minn.

Education:

• J.D., University of North Dakota School of Law, 1970
• B.A., Bemidji State University, 1967

• 9th Judicial District, judge, 1980-present
• Private practice, attorney, 1970-1980

Personal: Married, one child

Why did you originally apply (or run) for a position as a judge?
In 1980, when I became a judge, I had already been a judicial officer for four years. A full-time judge position was a natural career move.

Why should voters select you rather than your opponents in the upcoming election?
I have 27 1/2 years of experience. One of my opponents has never practiced law. His only experience has been five years as a law clerk. My other opponent has limited experience. For the last several years, he has been a child support magistrate and nothing else. Also, for Mr. Tingelstad, I would invite you to visit his Web site, www.highesthill.com.

What are the major issues facing the court on which you serve?
I don't believe there are any.

How can these realistically be addressed?
See above.

What are some of your accomplishments during your tenure as a judge of which you are most proud?
Being instrumental in getting the Sentence to Serve program running. Being instrumental in starting the juvenile restitution program.

Do you believe it is good policy to discuss disputed legal and political issues during a judicial campaign? If so, what issues do you plan to discuss and why? If not, why shouldn't such issues be discussed?
No.

Recent court decisions allow judicial candidates to seek and use endorsements from political parties. To what extent, if any, should partisan politics play a part in judicial campaigns in Minnesota?
I don't believe they should play any role.

What else, if anything, would you like voters to know about your candidacy that you have not discussed so far?
I have the overwhelming support of the attorneys, law enforcement personnel and Department of Corrections in my judicial area.