Greg Wersal grew up on his family's farm in southwestern Minnesota near Redwood Falls. He graduated from St. John's University (summa cum laude) in 1977 and the University of Minnesota Law School (cum laude) in 1980. For the last 30 years, Greg has been in the private practice of law in Golden Valley and Belle Plaine Minnesota.

Greg Wersal is best known for his work on judicial elections which resulted in a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. (The Republican Party of Minnesota v. White) Greg believes that the best way to assure judicial accountability to the public is through free, open and competitive elections.

Greg Wersal's opinions on judicial elections and accountability have been published in newspapers and magazines and he has appeared on radio and television programs. He has testified before the Minnesota Legislature on numerous occasions -- primarily about the need for changes to the Board on Judicial Standards and in opposition to a constitutional amendment that would do away with free, open and competitive judicial elections and replace it with a system of appointments and retention elections. In both instances, the issue from Greg's point of view, is how do we enhance judicial accountability to the public?

Greg Wersal is married to Cheryl Wersal. They recently moved to Belle Plaine, Minnesota. Their son currently is attending law school; their daughter is in college studying physics.