US EditionChris Taylor Announces Bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court
- Chris Taylor, a 57-year-old judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, has declared her candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat currently held by Justice Rebecca Bradley in the 2026 election.
- Taylor's campaign follows her record as a liberal legislator and judge, with criticism from conservatives who label her partisan and question her impartiality.
- Taylor opposes partisan influence in the judiciary, has recused herself when impartiality is doubtful, and intends to maintain judicial independence against Bradley's right-wing agenda.
- Liberals hold a 4-3 majority on the seven-seat court, with recent wins and campaigns heavily funded by conservatives like Elon Musk and Trump, though spending may decrease.
- The election winner will join amid pending key court cases on abortion, union rights, and redistricting, affecting Wisconsin's legal landscape through at least 2028.
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Liberal Judge Chris Taylor enters 2026 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The next battle for Wisconsin's Supreme Court is shaping up with liberal state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor announcing Tuesday that she will challenge conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. While the race won't tip the balance of power on the state's highest court like the last two Supreme Court contests, it could potentially grow liberals' current majority. The post Liberal Judge Chris Taylor enters 2026 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court appe…
Judge Chris Taylor, who as legislator fought for abortion rights, running for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature announced Tuesday that she is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, taking on an incumbent conservative justice who sided with President Donald Trump in his failed attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss.Wisconsin Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, 57, becomes the first liberal candidate to enter the 2026 race.Th…
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