Campaign High Importance

Democrats expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court with Taylor victory

Source: The Hill April 7, 2026 at 9:27 PM (4 days ago) Wisconsin Senate Race

Democrat-backed appellate judge Chris Taylor won a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, expanding the court's liberal majority. Taylor defeated conservative judge Maria Lazar to fill the seat vacated by retiring conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. This victory shifts the ideological balance of the court toward Democrats.

Key Points

  • Chris Taylor, a Democratic-backed appellate judge, projected to win Wisconsin Supreme Court seat
  • Taylor's victory expands the court's liberal/Democratic majority
  • Seat was vacated by conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley's retirement