Live Results: Wisconsin Supreme Court election
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Key Points:
- Wisconsin's state Supreme Court election centers on abortion rights, with Democratic-backed Chris Taylor facing Republican-supported Maria Lazar, both appeals court judges.
- A Taylor victory would increase the liberal majority on the court to 5-2, solidifying control until at least 2030, ahead of a crucial November election for the governor's office and state Legislature.
- The liberal-controlled court has recently reversed election-related rulings and struck down a state abortion ban, heightening the stakes around future elections and legislative battles.
- Taylor has emphasized abortion rights in her campaign, while Lazar, supported by anti-abortion groups, accuses Taylor of partisanship and judicial activism; Taylor has significantly outspent Lazar on campaign ads.
- The election follows a shift in court control in 2023 after 15 years of conservative majority, with Democrats aiming to capitalize on this momentum to influence key issues like redistricting, union rights, and voting laws.
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