Without Musk this time, voters see 'less intense and noisy' Wisconsin Supreme Court race

abcnews.com • March 31, 2026 • nation

Key Points:

The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race is less sensational than the 2025 contest, which was marked by heavy outside spending, national attention, and Elon Musk’s controversial involvement that some Republicans believe hurt their candidate.
With a conservative justice retiring, Democrats aim to expand their 4-3 majority to 5-2, potentially influencing key issues like abortion rights, redistricting, education funding, and labor laws in this politically divided swing state.
The race between liberal-aligned Judge Chris Taylor and conservative Judge Maria Lazar is officially nonpartisan but highly politicized, with Taylor leading in fundraising and polls, although a majority of voters remain undecided.
Unlike previous elections, former President Trump has not endorsed a candidate, with some Republicans believing his involvement might mobilize more Democratic voters and hurt GOP chances in the purple state.
Voter enthusiasm currently favors Democrats, but the lower-profile nature of the race creates uncertainty, as both parties work to mobilize voters amid less national influence and media attention.

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