Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Announces Retirement

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley's decision not to seek reelection in 2025 opens a high-stakes race for control of the state's highest court.

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, the longest-serving member of Wisconsin's Supreme Court, announced she will not run for reelection, setting up a critical race for the court's future.
Her retirement threatens the liberal majority on the court, which was established only last year, potentially shifting the ideological balance once again.
Several candidates, including former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel and Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, are considering entering the race.
The upcoming election will likely focus on key issues such as abortion rights and redistricting, continuing the trend of highly politicized and expensive judicial races.
Bradley's departure marks the end of a significant era for the court, as she was the first woman elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court through a public election.