Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:27:02 +0000
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by Elena Vance -

Wisconsin voters to decide April 7 Supreme Court race that could expand liberal majority

— Voters in Wisconsin will decide a nonpartisan election for one Wisconsin Supreme Court seat on April 7, 2026, state and local election authorities confirmed. The seat on the spring ballot drew renewed attention because its outcome could alter the court’s balance.

If liberal‑backed appeals‑court Judge Chris Taylor wins, the court’s current 4–3 liberal majority would expand to 5–2. Taylor’s opponent is conservative‑backed appeals‑court Judge Maria Lazar; both candidates are serving judges on the state appeals court.

The campaign has centered on abortion rights, election law and potential redistricting cases. Overall spending and national attention have been lower in this contest than in the high‑spending, high‑profile Wisconsin Supreme Court races of 2023 through 2025.

State and local election authorities provided voter resources tied to the April 7 Spring Election schedule, which includes the single Supreme Court seat. Liberals gained control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2023, giving context to the stakes of the upcoming contest.