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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Breaks Records as Partisan Divide Deepens

The April 1 election, already the most expensive state court race in U.S. history, could reshape abortion rights, redistricting, and congressional control in the pivotal swing state.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford makes final remarks at the end of the WISN 12 Commitment 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate against Supreme Court candidate and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel at the Lubar Center at Marquette University Law Schoolís Eckstein Hall on Wednesday March 12, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Overview

  • Polling shows liberal candidate Susan Crawford leading conservative Brad Schimel by 5 points, though Schimel has gained significant momentum in recent weeks.
  • The race has surpassed $60 million in spending, making it the most expensive state court election in U.S. history, with early voting already underway.
  • Schimel has raised concerns about voter fraud in Milwaukee, referencing past elections, while the Democracy Defense Project has refuted these claims, citing Wisconsin's robust election protections.
  • Crawford has faced criticism for being 'soft on crime,' including her sentencing decisions as a judge, which Schimel's campaign has heavily highlighted in attack ads.
  • The outcome could influence key issues such as abortion rights, election law, and redistricting, potentially impacting control of the U.S. House of Representatives.