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April 8, 2026
Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, expanding liberal majority
- Chris Taylor, a Democratic-backed candidate, won a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating Republican-backed Maria Lazar by a significant margin.
- This victory ensures a 5-2 liberal majority on the court until at least 2030, impacting critical issues such as abortion rights and congressional redistricting.
- Taylor's campaign emphasized abortion rights and was supported by substantial fundraising, allowing her to outspend Lazar significantly.
8 Sources
- Democrats expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court with Taylor victoryApr 8, 2026 at 1:27 AM · The Hill
- Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, expanding liberals' majorityApr 8, 2026 at 1:30 AM · NBC
- Liberal judge cruises to victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court raceApr 8, 2026 at 1:37 AM · Politico
- Chris Taylor, a Liberal Judge, Wins Race for Wisconsin Supreme CourtApr 8, 2026 at 1:37 AM · NYT
- Liberals tighten grip on battleground state Supreme Court in low-key but high-stakes electionApr 8, 2026 at 1:38 AM · Fox News
- Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court raceApr 8, 2026 at 1:56 AM · NBC
- Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majorityApr 8, 2026 at 3:36 AM · ABC News
- Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majorityApr 8, 2026 at 3:36 AM · ABC News