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Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?
He's still the state chair. And party leaders won't discuss details of their weekend meeting.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created
Democrats are winning using rules Scott Walker and Republicans passed into law.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Seek Someone to Blame After Supreme Court Blowout
Some conservatives want state Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming fired, while others blame Lazar's failed campaign
Apr 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Hit Bottom in Supreme Court Race
Quiet campaign didn’t work. Party is in deep trouble.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Grows Liberal Majority
Taylor's victory over Maria Lazar will give liberals a 5-2 majority on the court.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Early Vote Down 50% Compared to 2025 WI Supreme Court Race
Another liberal vs conservative contest, but so low profile it's almost sleepy.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar Make Closing Arguments of Campaign
A quiet ending to liberal vs conservative contest for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
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.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Chris Taylor Again Outraises Maria Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race
Liberal candidate raised 4 times more and spent 6 times more than conservative.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Rich Kremer
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.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy
Court could face issues like noncitizen voting, 2028 presidential election disputes.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
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 Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Postponed
Judge Chris Taylor's campaign says she is ill.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
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.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
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.'
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
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.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality
Calls Judge Chris Taylor 'partisan.' But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin 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 Wagtendonk
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 Kremer
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 Carloni
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.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
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 Kremer
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 Redman
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 Kremer
250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Steven Walters
A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?
Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?
Jan 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
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 Kremer
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 Johnson
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 Murphy
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 Spears
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.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
In 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 Kelly
Will 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 Murphy
Former 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 Kremer
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 Campaign
Wisconsin 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 Campaign
80% 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 Schuldt
