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Early Vote Down 50% Compared to 2025 WI Supreme Court Race

Early Vote Down 50% Compared to 2025 WI Supreme Court Race

Another liberal vs conservative contest, but so low profile it's almost sleepy.

Young Democrats of Wisconsin Endorse Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court & Local Candidates
Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar Make Closing Arguments of Campaign

Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar Make Closing Arguments of Campaign

A quiet ending to liberal vs conservative contest for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.

Judge Chris Taylor for Justice Campaign Statement on Tonight’s Supreme Court Debate Victory
Judge Maria Lazar Dominates Supreme Court Debate with Judicial Integrity; Chris Taylor Retreats from Legislative Record
WisDems Chair on Judge Chris Taylors Decisive SCOWIS Debate Victory
The Clear Contrast Between Taylor and Lazar
Wisconsin Democrats on Donald Trump Suppressing Voters in Mail-in Executive Order
Chris Taylor Again Outraises Maria Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Chris Taylor Again Outraises Maria Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate raised 4 times more and spent 6 times more than conservative.

Early Voting in WI Supreme Court Race Way Behind 2025

Early Voting in WI Supreme Court Race Way Behind 2025

Number of absentee ballots cast so far is 112,000 behind pace set in 2025.

Judge Chris Taylors Campaign to Report Nearly $2.1 Million Raised in Latest Fundraising Period, $5.59 for the Entire Campaign
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Judge Chris Taylors Campaign to Report Nearly $2.1 Million Raised in Latest Fundraising Period, $5.59 for the Entire Campaign

Taylor receives over 22,000 contributions in latest report, covering February 3rd through March 23rd

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy

Court could face issues like noncitizen voting, 2028 presidential election disputes.

How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

Milwaukee offers many options to vote early, but you'll want to check the hours.

WISN 12 Hosts Rescheduled Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate
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WISN 12 Hosts Rescheduled Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

The first and only debate among candidates Lazar and Taylor is postponed due to Taylor's kidney stone diagnosis

Judge Chris Taylor Campaign Update on Debate Rescheduling
WisGOP Response to Scowis Debate Postponement
Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Postponed

Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Postponed

Judge Chris Taylor's campaign says she is ill.

Taylor Campaign Statement on Tonights Planned Debate
Poll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Poll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Democrats more excited about voting in April. But many voters haven't made a choice.

Plenty of Horne: Milwaukee Democrats Hold Gala
Plenty of Horne

Milwaukee Democrats Hold Gala

400-strong gathering of politicos at Italian Community Center, with high hopes for 2026.

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'

Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court

Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court

No conservative like her has won a race for state high court since 2019.

Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality

Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality

Calls Judge Chris Taylor 'partisan.' But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.

Wisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending

Wisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending

With court majority not at stake turnout in April election expected to be lower.

Judge Maria Lazar Commits to Wisconsin’s Constitutionally Enacted Voter ID Law
High Court Case Flips Script on Which Judges Strictly Interpret Law

High Court Case Flips Script on Which Judges Strictly Interpret Law

WI Supreme Court could overrule decision by Judge Lazar on 2018 lame duck law.

Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire

Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire

Will finish her term but won't be on 2027 ballot, setting up open race for high court.

Milwaukee Bar Association to Host Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Maria Lazar on Thursday, March 5
Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll

Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll

Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier

Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier

'I would never be on that Court to be a firebrand,' says conservative judge.

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge Chris Taylor Raises Over $820,000 in Latest Reporting Period for State Supreme Court Race
Chris Taylor: An Activist for the Far-Left
WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes

WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes

Can state courts get involved in disputes over federal ICE actions? Taylor and Lazar disagree.

WISN 12 Hosts Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Ahead of the April Election
The State of Politics: 250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
The State of Politics

250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year

April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.

Murphy’s Law: A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?
Murphy’s Law

A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?

Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?

Judge Chris Taylor Raises a Record-Breaking $2.6 Million in 2025 for State Supreme Court Race
One Year Out: WisDems See Surge of Energy as Over 1,000 Volunteers Knock Doors One Year From 2026 Elections
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One Year Out: WisDems See Surge of Energy as Over 1,000 Volunteers Knock Doors One Year From 2026 Elections

"We found it makes a tremendous difference when neighbors understand their community, know people, and understand their way of life. They can connect on a more individual basis. It is much more effective than just another campaign ad or someone flown in from out of state and paid to do it, when it's someone who actually has the same stakes and benefits as you. That's why we focus on neighbors talking to neighbors." – WisDems Chair Devin Remiker

Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race

Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race

An even larger percentage hasn't decided on Supreme Court race.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds large majority of Wisconsin voters not yet tuned in to who is running in major 2026 elections
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New Marquette Law School Poll finds large majority of Wisconsin voters not yet tuned in to who is running in major 2026 elections

No candidate has established strong position in public favorability in governor, state Supreme Court races; large majorities of voters undecided

WisDems Endorse Judge Chris Taylor For Wisconsin Supreme Court
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race

Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race

Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.

Right-Wing Extremist Maria Lazar Will Roll Back Reproductive Rights and Attack Democratic Principles on the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsin Gop Launches Christaylorforwi.com to Expose Radical Democrat Chris Taylor’s Extreme Agenda
Murphy’s Law: 11 Takeaways From Justice Bradley Quitting
Murphy’s Law

11 Takeaways From Justice Bradley Quitting

Why she quit the high court race and what it tells us about Wisconsin politics.

State of Politics: Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Test Messages In La Crosse
State of Politics

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Test Messages In La Crosse

Six candidates, including two for governor, appear at corn roast. How did their messages vary?

Vance Talks Urban Crime, Migrant Health Care In La Crosse Visit

Vance Talks Urban Crime, Migrant Health Care In La Crosse Visit

Dems use Pfaff's annual corn roast to to preemptively respond, campaign.

Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open

Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open

Conservative Rebecca Bradley says her 'fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.'

Judge Chris Taylor Campaign Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Taylor has spent her career protecting the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites, including standing up for working families

Murphy’s Law: Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?
Murphy’s Law

Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?

Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.

Fundraising No Show Grows Speculation Rebecca Bradley Isn’t Running For Reelection

Fundraising No Show Grows Speculation Rebecca Bradley Isn’t Running For Reelection

Conservative Supreme Court justice's term ends in 2026.

What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?

What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?

More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.

Judge Chris Taylor raises over $583,000 during first fundraising period, breaking previous records
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Judge Chris Taylor raises over $583,000 during first fundraising period, breaking previous records

Taylor's campaign demonstrates statewide grassroots support with contributions from all 72 counties

Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Baldwin: “Judge Chris Taylor is exactly the kind of justice Wisconsin needs on our Supreme Court – fair, impartial, and committed to making sure the law protects the rights and freedoms of everyone”

Judge Chris Taylor’s statement on decision striking down Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban
100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Endorsements from across Wisconsin demonstrate broad judicial support for Taylor's commitment to justice for all

Judge Chris Taylor announces endorsements from Justices Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, Janet Protasiewicz, and Justice-elect Susan Crawford
Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.

WisGOP Response to Radical Chris Taylor’s Bid for Supreme Court
Judge Chris Taylor announces campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Judge Chris Taylor announces campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Taylor: “Extremism and partisanship have no place on our state’s highest court. Everyone who comes before the court deserves to be heard, respected, and treated equally – that’s exactly what I’ll do as a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.“

Murphy’s Law: Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?
Murphy’s Law

Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?

WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.

Doctors Removed a Patient’s Ovaries, Didn’t Tell The Woman

Doctors Removed a Patient’s Ovaries, Didn’t Tell The Woman

State Supreme Court to consider: was patient’s right to informed consent ignored?

State Rep. Ryan Clancy Kicked Out of ALEC Meeting

State Rep. Ryan Clancy Kicked Out of ALEC Meeting

Socialist and Democrat peeking as GOP legislators draft model state laws.

Appeals Court Finds Absentee Ballots Still Count Without Full Witness Address

Appeals Court Finds Absentee Ballots Still Count Without Full Witness Address

The Legislature did not mandate a complete address, the judge notes.

All 4 Liberal Justices Back Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign

All 4 Liberal Justices Back Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign

Endorsing just 2 days after Dane County Judge Susan Crawford announces her candidacy.

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection

Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ann Peacock to the Dane County Circuit Court
Campaign Cash: Planned Parenthood Spends Big On Elections
Campaign Cash

Planned Parenthood Spends Big On Elections

But little influence on legislation in face of Republican domination.

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Signing of Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation into Law
Op Ed: The George Floyds of Wisconsin
Op Ed

The George Floyds of Wisconsin

11 Black men, one Latino male killed by police in last decade in state. When will it end?

Mail-In Ballots Indicate Huge Turnout for August Primary

Mail-In Ballots Indicate Huge Turnout for August Primary

Already, the absentee ballots requested surpass the total turnout for the 2016 primary.

Gov. Evers Appoints State Representative Chris Taylor to Dane County Circuit Court
State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform

State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform

Activists, Alders, lawmakers and the governor are calling for policy changes.

Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?

Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?

Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.

Many Democratic Legislators Resigning

Many Democratic Legislators Resigning

But Assembly Minority Leader Hintz seeks reelection to his post.

Statement From Rep. Chris Taylor on Not Seeking Re-Election to the State Legislature in 2020
Supreme Court Case Could Affect Abortion Access in Wisconsin

Supreme Court Case Could Affect Abortion Access in Wisconsin

The High Court weighs case that could effectively overturn Roe v. Wade.

Molson Coors Shooting Restarts Gun Debate

Molson Coors Shooting Restarts Gun Debate

Democrat legislators speak up about gun safety reforms.

Body Cam Bill Passes State Legislature

Body Cam Bill Passes State Legislature

Bill creates uniform rules for use of body cameras throughout the state.

State Assembly Pushing For Constitutional Convention

State Assembly Pushing For Constitutional Convention

State GOP is pushing the legislature to join others around the country in an attempt to ratify controversial amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Bipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass

Bipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass

Though, they do not make it through the sharply divide legislature without some disagreement.

GOP Tax Cut, Farm Bills Pass Budget Committee

GOP Tax Cut, Farm Bills Pass Budget Committee

Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee ignores Evers’ proposals, passes Republican package.

Wisconsin Students and Homeowners Abandoned by GOP
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Wisconsin Students and Homeowners Abandoned by GOP

Republicans fail to restore education funding and ensure property tax relief

GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan

GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan

Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.

Assembly Rejects Bipartisan Rape Kit Bill

Assembly Rejects Bipartisan Rape Kit Bill

Republicans pass bill with "poison pills' that will force veto by Gov. Evers.

Sexual Assault Bill Becomes Partisan Issue

Sexual Assault Bill Becomes Partisan Issue

Bipartisan bill ready to pass but gets hijacked by Republicans adding provisions on school choice, ICE.

Bid to Amend Constitution Gets Weird

Bid to Amend Constitution Gets Weird

GOP legislators back constitutional convention and chair mistakes one black lawmaker for another.

Democrats Denounce Citizens United

Democrats Denounce Citizens United

On 10th anniversary of decision, legislators call for statewide advisory referendum to amend constitution.

Assembly Republicans Move Resolution that Could Destroy Federal Constitution
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Assembly Republicans Move Resolution that Could Destroy Federal Constitution

Resolution calls for a constitutional convention on several broad repeals of federal powers.

Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto

Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto

First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.

GOP Bill Legalizes Medical Marijuana

GOP Bill Legalizes Medical Marijuana

But Fitzgerald and Vos immediately throw cold water on idea.

Behold the Democratic Green Team

Behold the Democratic Green Team

“Forward on Climate” package includes bills on green banks, weatherizing schools.

How Homeless Got Frozen Out

How Homeless Got Frozen Out

With no explanation, Fitzgerald stopped bipartisan bill providing grants to homeless shelters.

Assembly Debates Christmas, er, Holiday Tree

Assembly Debates Christmas, er, Holiday Tree

"I don’t expect a big issue” or “holy wars”, Rep Hintz says. Wrong.

Wisconsin legislators rally behind Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Wisconsin legislators rally behind Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge Karofsky currently serves as a criminal court judge in Dane County.

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