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Wisconsin Supreme Court race could cement liberal control for years

Wisconsin's Supreme Court race this year could expand liberal control from 4-3 to 5-2, replacing retiring conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. Liberals have won the last three state Supreme Court races in Wisconsin.

April 7, 20264 sources2 min read

Wisconsin's Supreme Court race could give liberals their strongest control in years, expanding their current 4-3 majority to 5-2.

The seat up for grabs belongs to retiring conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. No matter who wins, liberals will keep control of the court, but a victory would cement their power for the foreseeable future.

Liberal candidates have dominated recent Wisconsin Supreme Court races, winning the last three elections. These victories flipped control of the court from conservatives to liberals.

The court is expected to hear major cases on abortion access, election rules, and redistricting in coming years. Wisconsin has become a key battleground state where elections are often decided by razor-thin margins.

A 5-2 liberal majority would make it much harder for conservatives to regain control, even if they win future races. The court's decisions could shape Wisconsin politics and policy for years to come.

Why this matters

The court will decide major cases on abortion rights, voting rules, and how political maps are drawn. A 5-2 liberal majority would put control out of reach for conservatives for years to come.

What to watch

The election will determine whether liberals expand to 5-2 control or maintain their current 4-3 majority.

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