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Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

April 7 – April 7, 2026

Where Things Stand

Wisconsin voters are at the polls today to choose between Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar for an open seat on the state Supreme Court. This election will decide if the court keeps its narrow 4-3 liberal majority or expands it to a 5-2 split that would last until 2030. The results are seen as a major test of political energy before the 2026 midterm elections.

Key Statements

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Wisconsin voters choose between liberal Chris Taylor and conservative Maria Lazar for a state Supreme Court seat, potentially expanding the court's current 4-3 liberal majority.

This article identifies the specific candidates and the current ideological balance of the court.

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Wisconsin voters choose between Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar for a Supreme Court seat, potentially expanding the liberal majority to 5-2 and securing control until 2030.

This source explains the long-term impact of the election on the court's control for the next four years.

News

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Wisconsin Election Results Will Test Democrats' Enthusiasm Edge

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Liberals will try to expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a Tuesday election | CNN Politics

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Wisconsin votes in supreme court race amid threat of midterm election attacks

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What to know about Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin, Georgia

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Voters set to decide Wisconsin Supreme Court race and Georgia runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat

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