Kellen A. Dotson

Kellen A. Dotson was appointed to the 61st District Court by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2023, per Cooley Law School's announcement of his investiture. He previously served as an attorney in the Kent County Office of the Public Defender and as managing attorney with the Hennepin County, Minnesota Public Defender's Office before returning to Grand Rapids. Kellen A. Dotson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 61st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.