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Wisconsin Votes: Supreme Court and Mayor Elections Today

4/6/2026

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Wisconsin voters will elect a new state Supreme Court justice and a mayor in Waukesha on Tuesday, with polls closing at 8 p.m. local time.
The Supreme Court race features Chris Taylor, a former Democratic representative, and Maria Lazar, a conservative endorsed by Justice Annette Ziegler.
This election follows a recent shift to a liberal majority on the court.
In Waukesha, Common Council President Alicia Halvensleben and state Rep. Scott Allen are competing for mayor, with Halvensleben backed by the local Democratic Party.
Approximately 6 million registered voters are eligible to participate.

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Story summary

Wisconsin voters will elect a new state Supreme Court justice and a mayor in Waukesha on Tuesday, with polls closing at 8 p.m. local time.
The Supreme Court race features Chris Taylor, a former Democratic representative, and Maria Lazar, a conservative endorsed by Justice Annette Ziegler.
This election follows a recent shift to a liberal majority on the court.
In Waukesha, Common Council President Alicia Halvensleben and state Rep. Scott Allen are competing for mayor, with Halvensleben backed by the local Democratic Party.
Approximately 6 million registered voters are eligible to participate.