Chris Taylor Beats Maria Lazar to Secure Progressive Wisconsin Supreme Court

Chris Taylor defeated Maria Lazar, securing a third consecutive progressive victory.

“Skip to Main Content A subdued Wisconsin Supreme Court race tilts Democrats’ way Both parties are spending a fraction of the total that broke records for a spring election last year”

POLITICO

This race drew barely 10% of last year's record-breaking $100 million total.

The Badger Project

The outcome was never in serious doubt as Taylor's lead grew steadily through the night.

Taylor outraised Lazar by more than 6-1, spending $3.5 million in ads compared to Lazar's $637,000.

Lazar spent three-quarters of her money in the final nine days.

The Cap Times

The campaign underscored the tension between nonpartisan courts and partisan realities.

Taylor credited Wisconsin's shifting political landscape and repeated victories over restrictive abortion limits.

“Political affiliation was a central theme in Thursday’s debate between Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor”

The Cap Times

She cited her 2022 opinion striking down the state's voter ID law.

Though Lazar had backed overturning Roe, the race was dominated by abortion and voting rights.