Chris Taylor, a Liberal Judge, Wins Race for Wisconsin Supreme Court

New York Times
by Julie Bosman
April 8, 2026
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Liberal Judge Chris Taylor won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, increasing the liberal hold.

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The shift in the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ideological balance could impact future state legal rulings on issues like election laws and abortion access.

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Chris Taylor, a Liberal Judge, won the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This victory allowed liberals to increase their hold on the state's highest court. Although races for the Wisconsin Supreme Court frequently garner national attention, this year's contest did not.

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