Judge Janet Protasiewicz wins seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court
The court will have the final say in cases that could determine the 2024 election rules and the fate of the state’s 1849 abortion ban.
By Nick Vachon - April 05, 2023The court will have the final say in cases that could determine the 2024 election rules and the fate of the state’s 1849 abortion ban.
By Nick Vachon - April 05, 2023Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling is part of the right-wing Constitutional Sheriffs movement, which urges local police to ignore federal and state authorities.
By Emily Singer - March 31, 2023The conservative nominee for Wisconsin’s highest court defended the religious program, which was later found to be unconstitutional.
By Emily Singer - March 24, 2023Janet Protasiewicz and Daniel Kelly fought over their records on decisive issues that the court could rule on in the coming years, such as abortion and redistricting.
By Nick Vachon - March 23, 2023The conservative candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court has long been vocal about his opposition to same-sex marriage and the ‘damage’ recognizing it could have.
By Will Fritz - March 22, 2023The director of Common Cause Wisconsin, a government reform advocacy organization, says that the April Supreme Court election carries massive implications for democracy in the state and nationally.
By Nick Vachon - March 08, 2023The national group is the latest reproductive rights organization to throw its support behind the liberal candidate in this year’s high-profile election.
By Nick Vachon - March 07, 2023The liberal nominee for Wisconsin’s highest court says the current conservative majority is ‘making decisions based on right-wing partisan beliefs.’
By Emily Singer - February 28, 2023The candidate that wins the April 4 election will either confirm the status quo or shift the court’s balance to a 4-3 progressive majority.
By TAI Contributor - February 22, 2023The April 4 election will determine the ideological balance of a court that could soon hear challenges to the state’s 1849 abortion ban.
By 19th News - February 22, 2023The fate of abortion rights, voting rights, and fair congressional and legislative districts depend on the balance of conservative and liberals on the court.
By Emily Singer - February 10, 2023The group is backing liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz in a technically nonpartisan election with major implications for abortion access in the state.
By 19th News - February 09, 2023The race will determine the partisan makeup of the state’s highest court at a time when abortion rights and voting rights are at risk.
By Matt Cohen - February 07, 2023Wisconsin Democrats have vowed to continue viewing April’s judicial contest as a ‘de-facto referendum’ on abortion rights.
By 19th News - February 07, 2023Jennifer Dorow and her husband want to host weddings, Easter egg hunts, and Boy Scout events at a gun range they are developing in Delafield, Wisconsin.
By Emily Singer - February 06, 2023Two liberal and two conservative candidates are vying for the one spot on Wisconsin’s top court that could have significant impact on the state for decades to come.
By Associated Press - January 27, 2023