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Democrats won a blowout in Wisconsin, flipping control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to a liberal bloc and securing a 4-3 majority that will influence the state's judiciary through the 2028 elections and beyond, potentially shaping redistricting and election-law decisions.
A Marquette University Law School poll of 850 registered voters shows liberal Chris Taylor leading conservative Maria Lazar for the Wisconsin Supreme Court (23% to 17%), with 53% undecided two weeks before the April 7 election; the race is officially nonpartisan but Democrats are more energized to vote, and overall awareness of the contest remains low. If Lazar wins, the court would stay 4-3 liberal-leaning, but a Taylor victory would tilt it to 5-2.
Democrat-backed Chris Taylor faces Republican Maria Lazar in the April 7 Wisconsin Supreme Court race to fill the seat of retiring conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. Taylor leads Lazar in fundraising and ads, with Taylor emphasizing abortion rights and voting issues; a win would extend liberal control of the court to four seats and reinforce a trend of activist, issues-based campaigns. Lazar trails financially amid ongoing GOP party tensions and fundraising challenges, while undecided voters and upcoming statewide races add uncertainty.
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler announced she will not seek reelection in 2027, ending two decades on the state's top court and creating an open race as she focuses on family.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley announced she will not seek re-election, potentially allowing liberals to expand their 4-3 majority on the court, amid a highly contentious and expensive judicial race in the state.
Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley announced she will not seek reelection, citing concerns over increasing partisanship and a shift away from principled judicial service, as the court's liberal majority continues to influence key legal issues in the state.
Justice Rebecca Bradley will not seek reelection to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, leaving the race open and highlighting ongoing challenges for conservatives in Wisconsin judicial elections, which tend to favor liberals. The race for her seat is expected to be competitive, with potential candidates like Judge Maria Lazar considering a run, and reflects broader political dynamics affecting nonpresidential races in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 in favor of allowing the state's ban on conversion therapy to be enacted, ruling that a legislative committee's rejection of the regulation was unconstitutional and that it overstepped legislative authority, thereby strengthening executive power and impacting broader regulatory issues.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court, controlled by liberal justices, declined to hear challenges from Democrats seeking to redraw the state's congressional district boundaries before the 2026 elections, maintaining the current maps that favor Republicans and marking a setback for Democratic efforts to gain more competitive districts.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Gov. Tony Evers overstepped his partial veto authority on a literacy law, reversing a lower court decision and affirming legislative control over funding. The ruling requires the release of nearly $50 million for literacy programs, which had been withheld due to the veto dispute, and highlights ongoing tensions over veto powers and budget allocations in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the Republican-controlled Legislature, limiting Governor Tony Evers' veto powers and allowing the Legislature to control certain funds through an emergency fund, impacting the state's budget and funding for literacy programs.
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court has announced that she will not seek re-election, leaving her seat up for grabs in a contest that will determine whether the court maintains a liberal or conservative majority. Her decision sets the stage for a heated election, similar to the recent 2023 contest that resulted in a shift of power to the liberals. With Wisconsin's electorate closely divided, the race to replace Justice Walsh Bradley is expected to be closely fought.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley has announced that she will not seek re-election when her term ends in July 2025, stating that it's time to pass the torch and bring fresh perspectives to the court. Her decision means that Gov. Tony Evers will not be appointing a replacement to serve the remainder of her term, and it also opens up the opportunity for control of the court to be up for grabs once again. Bradley, who has served on the court since 1995, became the first woman to be elected, rather than appointed, to the court.
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, a liberal justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court since 1995, announced she will not seek re-election, creating an open seat for control of the court. Appeals judge Chris Taylor is considering a bid for the seat, while former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has already announced a campaign. Bradley's departure will lead to a loss of significant institutional knowledge for the court, with implications for future rulings and administrative decisions.