THU News Summary: Crime-related TV ads $27M of state Supreme Court race, WI joins lawsuits against Trump administration

A Historic Win in Wisconsin: What Susan Crawford’s Victory Signals

In a record-breaking election, Wisconsin voters elected liberal judge Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court, defeating right-wing candidate Brad Schimel in what became the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history. With over $100 million spent, the race became a referendum not just on abortion rights and union protections, but on billionaires like Elon Musk attempting to buy political power.  Crawford’s win is more than just a victory for…

THU News Summary: Crime-related TV ads $27M of state Supreme Court race, WI joins lawsuits against Trump administration

TOP STORIES Crime-related TV ads consumed $27M, 34% of TV ads, in WI Supreme Court race… Crawford neutralized … Schimel's perceived advantage on crime by aggressively attacking his record. … record-breaking $79.5M spent on TV ads [Dems $44.55M, GOP $34,93M]...

Here are environmental issues that could wind up before the Wisconsin Supreme Court

After Susan Crawford's victory in the state Supreme Court race, environmental advocates are looking at cases that could wind up before the court.

Wisconsin still has highest percentage of female state Supeme Court justices in U.S. - The Badger Project

The state just experienced another record-smashing race in terms of political spending. Some research suggests gender is a cause for all that campaign cash flooding into the state to try and influence the election.

Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court win could be a win for PFAS

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website. On Tuesday, April 1, Susan Crawford won Wisconsin’s contentious Supreme Court election. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

Democrats win open seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court

On April 2, Democrat Susan Crawford was announced as the winner of Wisconsin Supreme Court election by 10 points over Republican opponent Brad Schimel. The opening of this seat was left vacant after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retired from the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025 after serving since 1995. Crawford will be serving a 10-year term, ensuring that Democrats keep a 4-3 majority of the Court for at least 3 more years.  Before being elected to…