JUDICIAL · ND · 1993-2019
Gerald W. VandeWalle
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Republican · North Dakota
On the record
26-year tenure as Chief
Background
Gerald W. VandeWalle occupied the Supreme Court Chief Justice office in North Dakota for 26 years (1993–2019). Took office after Ralph J. Erickstad (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: 26-year tenure as Chief. Same-year political environment (1993): Governor Ed Schafer; Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp; Secretary of State Al Jaeger.
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Others who held this office in North Dakota
- Ralph J. Erickstad (1973-1992)
- William L. Paulson (1969-1974)
- Obert C. Teigen (1965-1968)
- James Morris (1959-1962)
- Harvey Knudson (1955-1957)
- Adolph M. Christianson (1953-1955)
- A. M. Christianson (1947-1953)