Christopher D. Bates
MN · Minnesota District Court Judge, First Judicial District
Christopher D. Bates is a Minnesota district court judge in the First Judicial District. His official biography lists previous county and city attorney roles.
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Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Served on the board of directors of Mental Health Resources before and during his judicial appointment.
December 2, 2024
Source: mncourts.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
Was appointed by Governor Tim Walz as a Minnesota First Judicial District judge effective December 2, 2024.
December 2, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: mncourts.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Race Christopher D. Bates is in:
- Le Sueur County District Court Judge - 1st District, Seat 34 · November 3, 2026 · Le Sueur County, Minnesota · incumbent
Profile last researched September 10, 2026.