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Chris Taylor elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court, expanding liberal majority from 4-3 to 5-2 and securing liberal control through 2030

Source: Ballotpedia News April 10, 2026 at 12:59 AM (2 days ago) Wisconsin Senate Race

Chris Taylor won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 7, 2026, defeating Maria S. Lazar and expanding the court's liberal majority to 5-2. This victory secures liberal control of the court through 2030, following incumbent Rebecca Bradley's decision not to seek re-election.

Key Points

  • Liberal majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court expanded from 4-3 to 5-2
  • Chris Taylor's victory ensures liberal control through 2030
  • Rebecca Bradley's retirement opened the seat that Taylor won