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How To Vote Early in Milwaukee
Milwaukee offers many options to vote early, but you'll want to check the hours.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneWISN 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
Mar 26th, 2026 by WISN 12Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Postponed
Judge Chris Taylor's campaign says she is ill.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Corrinne HessPoll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race
Democrats more excited about voting in April. But many voters haven't made a choice.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Rich KremerChris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race
Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Anya van WagtendonkMaria 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.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Rich KremerJudge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality
Calls Judge Chris Taylor 'partisan.' But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Henry RedmanWisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending
With court majority not at stake turnout in April election expected to be lower.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Anya van WagtendonkJudge Maria Lazar Commits to Wisconsin’s Constitutionally Enacted Voter ID Law
Mar 13th, 2026 by Maria Lazar
Maria Lazar Continues Courting Extreme Right-Wing
Mar 13th, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together
High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power
Case could decide whether settlement money fills the state’s general fund or stays under DOJ control.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Rich KremerJudge Maria Lazar Pulls Back the Curtain in New Documentary Feature: “Behind the Robe”
Mar 11th, 2026 by Maria Lazar
On 15th Anniversary of Act 10, Here’s Your Reminder That Maria Lazar Defended It
Mar 11th, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together
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.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Brittany CarloniConservative 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.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Anya van WagtendonkJudge Maria Lazar Issues Statement on the Retirement of Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler
Mar 9th, 2026 by Maria Lazar
Tom Tiffany Endorses Maria Lazar Because She Will Rubber Stamp His Extreme Abortion Ban
Tiffany's endorsed SCOWIS candidate called the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade "a good move forward" and “very wise.”
Mar 6th, 2026 by Democratic Party of WisconsinWisconsin Republican House Members Endorse Maria Lazar for State Supreme Court
Mar 6th, 2026 by Tom Tiffany
Lazar Headlines Event Alongside Member of Book Banning Group ‘Moms for Liberty’
Mar 2nd, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll
Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich KremerFar-Right Anti-Abortion Group Endorses Extremist Maria Lazar
Feb 25th, 2026 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Judge Lazar Continues Courting Radical Right-Wing Groups
Feb 23rd, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier
'I would never be on that Court to be a firebrand,' says conservative judge.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Henry RedmanMaria Lazar’s Record Shows She Is Unfit for Wisconsin’s Highest Court
Feb 10th, 2026 by American Bridge 21st Century
Judge Chris Taylor Raises Over $820,000 in Latest Reporting Period for State Supreme Court Race
Feb 9th, 2026 by Chris Taylor
WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes
Can state courts get involved in disputes over federal ICE actions? Taylor and Lazar disagree.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Rich KremerWISN 12 Hosts Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Ahead of the April Election
Jan 29th, 2026 by WISN 12
WisDems Statement on Anniversary of Original Roe V. Wade Decision
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Under GOP Control, Abortion Rights Would Be First on the Chopping Block
SCOWIS Candidate Maria Lazar, GOP gubernatorial front runner Tom Tiffany, and numerous legislative candidates have all supported a six-week abortion ban or the state’s 1849 abortion ban.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Steven WaltersPress Release Maria Lazars Bizarre Campaign Continues – Finance Report Edition
Jan 15th, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together
A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?
Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?
Jan 15th, 2026 by Bruce MurphyJudge Chris Taylor Raises a Record-Breaking $2.6 Million in 2025 for State Supreme Court Race
Jan 14th, 2026 by Chris Taylor
Maria Lazar Continues Courting Right-Wing Extremists in BID for Seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court
Jan 8th, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Lazar, Tiffany Must Answer for Close Ties to Election Deniers and January 6
Jan 6th, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Maria Lazar Backs Corporate Lobbyist Written Judicial Recusal Rules
Nov 7th, 2025 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Maria Lazars Bizarre Campaign Drops Mask of Moderation Just in Time for Halloween
Oct 30th, 2025 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race
An even larger percentage hasn't decided on Supreme Court race.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Rich KremerNew 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
Oct 29th, 2025 by Marquette UniversityWisDems Endorse Judge Chris Taylor For Wisconsin Supreme Court
Oct 6th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Maria Lazar Starts SCOWIS Campaign By Copying Brad Schimels Failed Playbook Literally
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race
Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Shawn JohnsonExtreme Right-Wing Partisan Maria Lazar Announces BID for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Oct 1st, 2025 by A Better Wisconsin Together
WisDems Chair on Justice Rebecca Bradley Not Seeking Re-Election
Aug 29th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?
Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin State Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Rebuke of Republican Power Grab
Jun 17th, 2025 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes
Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'
Jan 7th, 2025 by Baylor SpearsDane 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.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Anya van WagtendonkIn Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data
Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Jack KellyWill Women Vote for Brad Schimel?
Former Attorney General a formidable candidate for state Supreme Court. Except for a couple issues.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyFormer Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court
Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Rich KremerGov. Evers Appoints Frederick Strampe to the Waukesha County Circuit Court
Nov 29th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge
Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn
Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman$250,000 In Dark Money Backs Appeals Court Candidate
Conservative Waukesha judge Judge Maria Lazar backed by shadowy Illinois group.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Gretchen SchuldtGovernor Walker Appoints Clayton Kawski to Dane County Circuit Court
"Clayton Kawski has established himself as an attorney of high integrity and intellect in the Madison legal community."
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