(WORT) — Reverend Everett Mitchell is running to replace retiring Dane County Circuit Court Judge Amy Smith.

Mitchell is a community activist who works on race, equity and social justice issues in Madison. He received a law degree from the University of Wisconsin, currently serves as the Director of Community Relations at UW-Madison, and is also pastor of Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church.

The newly announced candidate joins Helena White in the WORT studios.