100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Chris Taylor announced endorsements from 100 current and retired judges from across Wisconsin as she continues to expand the statewide support for her campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, launched last month.

The endorsements include judges from municipal, circuit and appellate courts throughout the state, representing centuries of collective experience on the bench and demonstrating widespread confidence in Taylor’s qualifications, broad legal experience and judicial temperament. If elected, Taylor would bring her experiences serving on both the circuit court and the court of appeals.

“I am honored to receive overwhelming support from my colleagues on the bench. These endorsements are from judges who have dedicated their careers to upholding the rule of law and ensuring equal justice under law,” said Judge Chris Taylor. “These judges understand what it takes to serve with integrity. Together, we share a commitment to protecting the independence of our judiciary and ensuring that the constitutional rights of Wisconsinites’ are protected.”

The judicial endorsements build on Taylor’s previously announced support from current Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, and Janet Protasiewicz, as well as Justice-elect Susan Crawford – representing support from the Court’s incoming majority.

Current and Former Judges Endorsing Judge Chris Taylor:

Rebecca Dallet, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

Jill Karofsky, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

Janet Protasiewicz, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

Susan Crawford, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice-elect

Louis Butler, Fmr. Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

Tom Alisankus, Evansville Municipal Court

Pete Anderson, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Kori Ashley, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Karl Ashley, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Angela Bartell, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Ana Berrios-Schroeder, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Brian Blanchard, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Kitty Brennan, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Gary Carlson, Fmr. Taylor County Circuit Court

Kristela Cervera, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Milton Childs, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Juan Colas, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Pedro Colon, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Charles Constantine, Fmr. Racine County Circuit Court

David Conway, Dane County Circuit Court

Laura Crivello, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Rick Cveykus, Marathon County Circuit Court

John Damon, Fmr. Trempealeau County Circuit Court

Jack Davilla, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Jeff Davis, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Robert DeChambeau, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

David Deininger, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Jean Dimotto, Fmr. Milwaukee County Circuit Court

John Dimotto, Fmr. Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Joe Donald, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Mike Fitzpatrick, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals

David Flanagan, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Mel Flanagan, Fmr. Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Ness Flores, Fmr. Waukesha County Circuit Court

Jorge Fragoso, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Jacob Frost, Dane County Circuit Court

Mark Frankel, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Shelley Gaylord, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Sara Geenan, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Molly Gena, Milwaukee Municipal Court

Dan George, Fmr. Columbia County Circuit Court

Rachel Graham, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

David Hansher, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Paul Higginbotham, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Stephanie Hilton, Dane County Circuit Court appointee

Douglas Hoffer, Eau Claire County Circuit Court

Greg Huber, Fmr. Marathon County Circuit Court

John Hyland, Dane County Circuit Court

Ben Jones, Dane County Circuit Court appointee

Nidhi Kashyap, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Katie Kegel, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Joan Kessler, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Jean Kies, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Robert Kinney, Fmr. Oneida County Circuit Court

JoAnne Kloppenburg, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Barbara Kluka, Fmr. Kenosha County Circuit Court

Lori Kornblum, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Jeffrey Kremers, Fmr. Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Rhonda Lanford, Dane County Circuit Court

Nicolas McNamara, Dane County Circuit Court

John Manydeeds, Eau Claire County Circuit Court

Mark McGinnis, Outagamie County Circuit Court

Mitch Metropulos, Outagamie County Circuit Court

Everett Mitchell, Dane County Circuit Court

Daniel Moeser, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Louis Molepske, Portage County Circuit Court

Reyna Morales, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Ashley Morse, Rock County Circuit Court

Jennifer Nashold, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Rick Niess, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Ryan Nilsestuen, Dane County Circuit Court

Sarah O’Brien, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Suzanne O’Neill, Marathon County Circuit Court

Ann Peacock, Dane County Circuit Court

Gregory A. Peterson, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Williams Pocan, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Raphael Ramos, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Frank Remington, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Josann Reynolds, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

David Rice, Fmr. Monroe County Circuit Court

Darcy Rood, Fmr. Vernon County Circuit Court

Diane Schlipper, Dane County Circuit Court

Gary Sherman, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Diane Sorensen, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Lisa Stark, Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Susan Steingas, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Maryann Sumi, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court

Angela Sutkiewicz, Sheboygan County Circuit Court

Lena Taylor, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Nia Trammell, Dane County Circuit Court

John Ullsvik, Fmr. Jefferson County Circuit Court

Tim Van Akkren, Sheboygan County Circuit Court

Mary Wagner, Fmr. Kenosha County Circuit Court

Scott Wales, Fox Point Municipal Court

Joseph Wall, Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Maxine White, Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief

Mario White, Dane County Circuit Court

Beverly Wickstrom, Eau Claire County Circuit Court

Thomas Wolfgram, Fmr. Ozaukee County Circuit Court

John Zuidmulder, Brown County Circuit Court

About Judge Chris Taylor: Judge Chris Taylor is a lifelong advocate for justice, fairness, and protecting the rights of all people. As a judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, she brings a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to ensuring everyone gets a fair shot in our judicial system.

Taylor has had a thirty-year diverse legal career. In 2020, Judge Taylor was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the Dane County circuit court, and she was elected to that position the following year. In 2003, Judge Taylor was elected by voters in twenty-four counties to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, where she currently sits. Her judicial philosophy is people-centered, grounded in making sure individuals get a fair chance in our courts, and that their constitutional rights are protected. She knows how important it is for our courts to be places where people feel heard, respected, and treated equally under the law. She is a strong advocate for maintaining the independence of the judiciary, which must also serve as a check on the other branches of government.

Judge Taylor has also been a champion for public safety and victims’ rights. From working to improve protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, to protecting the safety of our communities, she believes everyone has a right to be safe in their home and in their community.

Prior to joining the bench, Judge Taylor served nearly a decade in the Wisconsin State Assembly, where she used her legal training to protect and enhance people’s rights, strengthen our democracy, and ensure access to affordable health care and fair wages. Prior to her legislative work, she was an attorney and policy director for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, where she defended constitutional rights and advocated for improved healthcare access.

Judge Taylor lives in Madison with her husband and their two sons. More information about her campaign is available online at ChrisForJustice.com and a high-resolution headshot is available here.

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