Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority
WPR • • general
Key Points:
- Wisconsin Appeals Judge Chris Taylor was elected to a 10-year term on the state Supreme Court, expanding the liberal majority to 5-2 and securing their ideological advantage until at least 2030.
- Taylor defeated conservative Appeals Judge Maria Lazar, with Taylor’s campaign significantly outspending Lazar’s 6-to-1 despite lower overall voter turnout and campaign activity compared to recent high-profile races.
- Taylor emphasized the importance of democracy and a judiciary that protects rights and equal justice, framing her victory as a rejection of political influence in the judiciary without directly naming national figures.
- Conservatives face ongoing challenges, with upcoming open Supreme Court seats in 2027, 2028, and 2029 elections critical for any chance to regain a majority in 2030.
- The Democratic Party hailed Taylor’s win as a rebuke of Trump and GOP candidates, while Republicans praised Lazar’s campaign and vowed to continue fighting for conservative values.
