Here in Dane County, We Must Hold the Line
We must say loudly and clearly: This is a community where everyone belongs.
I’m running for my daughters—and yours—who wonder if their rights will be next.
I’m running for our sons—young men of color who deserve to walk free in their own country without fear—but also those questioning their roles in a changing world, searching for strength in vulnerability.
I’m running for immigrants—like my father and my husband—who gave everything to build lives here, only to face suspicion for their names or accents.
I’m running for my mother—and every woman holding up families and communities from behind the scenes.
But most of all, I’m running for all of us. For everyone who still believes that justice can be fair while still keeping communities safe because the truth still matters.
Rights Taken From One Can Be Taken From All
For more than 25 years, I’ve dedicated my legal career to fighting for those too often forgotten (learn more in my Bio).
As chief justice of the Turtle Mountain Court of Appeals, I led with precision, compassion, and integrity. In that courtroom, justice wasn’t just about rules—it was about respect. It was about listening deeply, making hard decisions, and always remembering that every person who walks into court deserves to be seen and heard.
When working at the intersection of tribal, state, and federal law—cultural understanding could not be a luxury. It had to be a necessity.
I’ve stood beside families facing deportation. I’ve advocated for women escaping violence, for elders demanding dignity, and for people navigating a system that was never built for them.
And I know—because I’ve lived it—that for too many, the courtroom doesn’t feel like a place of justice. It feels like a place of fear. That has never been more true than it is today.
This must change. That’s why I’m running. Not for a career move. Not for prestige.
Asking for More Than Your Vote
I’m not just asking for your vote; I’m asking for your voice. I’m asking for your belief in what is still possible. Join us if you believe courts must protect—not persecute. Join us if you believe local justice can stand strong against federal fear. Join us if you believe that judges should serve people, not power.
Knock doors. Make phone calls. Talk to your neighbors.
Help us build a campaign powered by hope, courage, and the unshakable belief that every person matters. Together, we can protect what should never be taken for granted: justice, dignity, and the right to belong.
This Is My Calling
I’m running now, at this moment in history, to ensure our courts remain fair, accessible, and deeply rooted in our shared humanity. This moment demands more than neutrality. It demands courage. It demands judges who won’t look away when rights are under attack.
We are living through a time of rising fear, polarization and uncertainty.
Across this country, in federal courts and state legislatures, we’ve seen rights stripped, protections weakened, and people targeted—simply for being who they are.
We cannot be naïve. Our courts are no longer neutral ground.
Huma with fellow speaker, U.S Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, at Madison’s No Kings Rally.
Our Local Court Systems Have Never Been More Important
My name is Attorney Huma Ahsan, and I am running for Dane County Circuit Court judge, Branch 1—not just to serve on the bench, but to serve as a judge for all people.
This campaign isn’t about titles or ambition. It’s about truth. It’s about justice. And it’s about all of us.
The courtroom is not just where laws are interpreted—it’s where lives are impacted, where rights are affirmed or denied, and where the promise of fairness must become reality.
I’m not running to simply uphold the law.
I’m running to ensure the law serves the people—all people—regardless of where they come from, how much they earn, or what language they speak.
