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Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court, Expands Liberal Majority

4/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Chris Taylor won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, expanding the liberal majority to 5-2 and achieving the fourth consecutive victory for Democratic-backed candidates.
Taylor is a former state legislator and Planned Parenthood policy director.
Despite lower turnout and lower overall campaign spending than in prior elections, Taylor's fundraising advantage helped secure the win.
The court's liberal control is expected to influence gerrymandering and election administration through at least 2030.

History

Historical Context

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has experienced significant ideological shifts in recent years, notably with Janet Protasiewicz's victory in 2023, which flipped the court to a 4–3 liberal majority. This change follows a history of contentious elections, including the 2004 voter ID law ruling that affected 300,000 voters, highlighting ongoing struggles for equitable voting rights and judicial independence in Wisconsin.

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Story summary

Chris Taylor won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, expanding the liberal majority to 5-2 and achieving the fourth consecutive victory for Democratic-backed candidates.
Taylor is a former state legislator and Planned Parenthood policy director.
Despite lower turnout and lower overall campaign spending than in prior elections, Taylor's fundraising advantage helped secure the win.
The court's liberal control is expected to influence gerrymandering and election administration through at least 2030.

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