Taylor wins to secure 5-2 liberal majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 780

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

Chris Taylor, an appeals court judge and former Democratic lawmaker, was elected to an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday, securing a 5-2 majority for the Court’s liberal wing and ensuring that control remains intact until at least 2030.

With nearly 80% of the vote counted shortly before 10 p.m., Taylor had a massive 20 point lead over Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar, marking a four-election winning streak for the liberal candidates …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us