Democrats just won a key bulwark against MAGA election theft in Wisconsin
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Key Points:
- Wisconsin voters have given Democrats a supermajority on the state supreme court, with Justice-elect Chris Taylor defeating Judge Maria Lazar by a 20-point margin, securing effective Democratic control in a key swing state.
- Taylor replaces conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley, solidifying a liberal majority that could influence crucial decisions during the 2028 presidential election.
- The court's partisan control has national implications, as it previously played a role in challenges to election results, including the 2020 Trump lawsuit seeking to discard ballots from Democratic areas.
- Democrats' control of the court may prevent future attempts to overturn election outcomes, and recent rulings have struck down GOP gerrymanders, potentially enabling fairer legislative elections in Wisconsin.
- With the state supreme court firmly Democratic, Wisconsin is poised for competitive and fair elections, offering Democrats a chance to regain legislative control for the first time in over a decade.
