Wisconsin Supreme Court race could shift state judicial control
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Madison: Voters cast ballots Tuesday in a Wisconsin Supreme Court contest between Democratic-backed Chris Taylor and Republican-supported Maria Lazar for a 10-year seat, with the race focused on abortion rights, redistricting and union-rights cases and the potential to alter the court's ideological balance.
The outcome could widen a 4-3 liberal majority to 5-2 or leave dynamics unchanged; if Taylor wins liberals may maintain control through the term, while either outcome influences litigation timelines and party strategies heading into November statewide and legislative contests.
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Timeline
- 1. 2011 — Republicans gain and retain the Wisconsin state Legislature majority.
- 2. 2020 — Wisconsin Supreme Court issued narrow rulings, including upholding Biden's state win.
- 3. A year ago — Wisconsin hosted what was reported as the nation's most expensive judicial race.
- 4. This week (Tuesday) — Voters decide the contested Wisconsin Supreme Court seat between Taylor and Lazar.
- 5. Upcoming November — Parties aim to influence the court ahead of gubernatorial and legislative elections.
Why it matters
The Wisconsin Supreme Court race affects your rights. The court's decisions can shape laws on abortion, unions, and voting districts. If you live in Wisconsin, this impacts your daily life. If you're outside Wisconsin, it could influence national trends.
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