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Christopher Cain

Christopher Cain

Nonpartisan · Minnesota · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 5th Judicial District Court, Seat 5, Minnesota

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Judge, Minnesota 5th Judicial District Court, Seat 5
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Biography

Christopher Cain is a candidate for Minnesota Fifth Judicial District Court, Seat 5. He has practiced law for 30 years, serving as an Assistant County Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Interim City Attorney and defense/family law attorney, per his campaign site. He has also served as an investigator and panel chair with the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board and as an adjunct law instructor, per the same source.

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