Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Chris Taylor, a Democratic-backed candidate focused on abortion rights, won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, increasing the liberal majority on the court until at least 2030.
- Taylor defeated Republican-backed Maria Lazar, marking the fourth consecutive liberal court victory since 2020, with significant campaign spending advantages.
- The liberal-controlled court has already reversed several conservative rulings, including on abortion and legislative maps, influencing key issues ahead of the November elections.
- Taylor’s win strengthens Democrats' position as they aim to maintain the governor’s office and flip the state Legislature, potentially undoing conservative laws enacted in the 2010s.
- The race, officially nonpartisan, highlighted sharp partisan divides, with Taylor emphasizing abortion rights and Lazar criticizing Taylor as a judicial activist pushing a partisan agenda.
