The High Cost and Intense Campaigning of Wisconsin's State Supreme Court Race.

State supreme court elections have become increasingly expensive, with $114 million spent in the 2019-20 cycle alone. These elections are attracting more attention as state supreme courts can uphold or overturn controversial state laws, making them a key battleground for both parties. Outside groups have played a major role in injecting money into these races, but campaigns for state supreme court have also gotten more explicitly political. However, the amount of money being spent raises questions about the judge's impartiality once they are on the bench.