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Wisconsin Judge Chris Taylor Enters 2026 Supreme Court Race

Taylor, a liberal appeals court judge and former legislator, aims to unseat conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley in a contest that could expand the court's liberal majority.

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Overview

  • Chris Taylor, a Wisconsin Court of Appeals judge and former Planned Parenthood policy director, announced her candidacy for the 2026 Supreme Court election on May 20, 2025.
  • The race will determine whether the court's liberal majority expands from 4-3 to 5-2 or remains unchanged if incumbent Justice Rebecca Bradley wins reelection.
  • Taylor criticized Justice Bradley for advancing a conservative agenda, citing her support for Donald Trump's 2020 election challenge.
  • Taylor emphasized judicial impartiality, stating she would consider recusal on a case-by-case basis rather than categorically avoiding cases on abortion or union rights.
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to rule on high-profile cases, including challenges to the state's abortion ban and Republican-drawn congressional maps, which highlight the stakes of the 2026 election.