Six contested circuit court races on Wisconsin’s April 7 ballot

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 1,798

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago


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While the Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws most of the headlines — and, even this year with less national attention, most of the money — elections for six county circuit court seats across the state are contested.

The Supreme Court weighs in on the state’s most hot button issues, but during its 2024-25 term issued only 22 decisions. The state’s circuit courts, on the other hand, are responsible for thousands of cases ranging …

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