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Community

Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, expanding liberal majority

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar in the race to replace outgoing Justice Rebecca Bradley.

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Community

Wisconsin court dismisses Democrats’ attempt to redraw congressional map

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

The lawsuit argued that the current map unfairly favors Republicans, though it was unlikely to result in new districts before the midterm elections.

Ornate columns and carved stone surround an entrance marked "SUPREME COURT" beneath a decorative ceiling and skylight.

Community

Wisconsin Supreme Court race pivotal for future election policy

By Alexander Shur / VotebeatMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

The winning candidate could preside over cases ranging from noncitizen voting to 2028 presidential election disputes.

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Community, Government

Two judges, two paths: Here’s what sets the Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates apart

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The differences between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor come through in their backgrounds and during interviews on the campaign trail.

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Community

Latest Wisconsin Supreme Court case flips the script on which judges strictly interpret the law

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

At issue is a 2018 lame-duck law that wrested control of settlement funds from the attorney general.

A crumpled illustrated bill on a wooden surface shows a dome building, a central figure holding a gavel and text including “STATE OF WISCONSIN,” “SUPREME COURT” and “144.5M”

Community, Government

Supreme Costs: A condensed version of our series on the ‘obscene’ spending on Wisconsin justices

By Larry Sandler for Wisconsin Watch. Graphic design by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin WatchDecember 8, 2025December 8, 2025

In a three-part series, Wisconsin Watch examines why our state set back-to-back national records in Supreme Court election spending and what can be done about it.

Criminal justice

Wisconsin Supreme Court to weigh sheriffs’ cooperation with ICE

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch December 7, 2025December 7, 2025

The ACLU sued on behalf of the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera. The lawsuit challenges detention practices in Brown, Kenosha, Marathon, Sauk and Walworth counties.