JUST IN: Far-Left Judge Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat, Expanding Democrat Majority

A very liberal judge won Wisconsin’s Supreme Court seat in Tuesday night’s election, expanding the Democrat majority.

Just a few years ago, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court had a conservative majority.

After Chris Taylor’s Tuesday night victory, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will expand to a 5-2 Democrat majority.

The Hill reported:

Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor is projected to win a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, expanding the court’s liberal majority, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Taylor, an appellate court judge, defeated Maria Lazar, a conservative and fellow appellate court judge, for a seat left open by conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley, who opted to not seek reelection.

Wisconsin’s high court currently boasts a 4-3 liberal majority, expanding to a 5-2 edge with Taylor’s victory.

It’s a major victory in the state for Democrats, who only three years ago flipped the state’s high court from a conservative majority to a liberal one.

Though Taylor was expected to win Tuesday, the election has underscored the speed with which Democrats have taken partisan control of a high court in a consequential battleground state.

Democrat-endorsed Chris Taylor claims to advocate for fairness and protecting the rights of all people per her website:

Judge Chris Taylor is a lifelong advocate for justice, fairness, and protecting the rights of all people. As a judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, she brings a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to ensuring everyone gets a fair shot in our judicial system.

She began her legal career as an attorney representing clients and ensuring they had access to justice. In 2020, Chris was appointed to the Dane County Circuit Court, and she was elected to that position the following year. In 2023, Judge Taylor was elected by voters in twenty-four counties to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, where she currently sits.

Her judicial philosophy is people-centered, grounded in making sure individuals get a fair chance in our courts, and that their Constitutional rights are protected. She knows how important it is for our courts to be places where people feel heard, respected, and treated equally under the law. She is a strong advocate for maintaining the independence of the judiciary, which must also serve as a check on the other branches of government.

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