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Chris Taylor Dominates Fundraising Ahead of Wisconsin Election

3/16/2026

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Taylor Leads Fundraising

Chris Taylor, the Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, leads in fundraising, raising ten times more than Maria Lazar and spending over $3 million on ads.
Maria Lazar, the Republican-backed candidate, emphasizes her anti-abortion stance but faces challenges from lower Republican voter enthusiasm.
Recent trends show Democrats winning 18 of the last 23 statewide races.
With many voters undecided, both candidates seek to sway opinion before the April 7 election.

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Ziegler Retires, Court Shift

Justice Annette Ziegler of the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced her retirement, creating an open seat in the April 2027 election.
The vacancy could tilt the court's liberal majority from 4-3, depending on who replaces Justice Rebecca Grassl Bradley.
Recent rulings have struck down gerrymandered maps, ordered new ones for the 2024 elections, and underscored the court's influence over voting rights and redistricting.

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Taylor Leads Fundraising

Chris Taylor, the Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, leads in fundraising, raising ten times more than Maria Lazar and spending over $3 million on ads.
Maria Lazar, the Republican-backed candidate, emphasizes her anti-abortion stance but faces challenges from lower Republican voter enthusiasm.
Recent trends show Democrats winning 18 of the last 23 statewide races.
With many voters undecided, both candidates seek to sway opinion before the April 7 election.

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