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Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs judicial recusal rules
Wisconsin's Supreme Court voted 5-2 to study new recusal rules for judges after campaign contributions, sparked by the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
Wisconsin Supreme Court shift worries conservatives
Wisconsin conservatives fear losing control of the state Supreme Court as liberal candidates dominate recent elections and fundraising gaps widen.
Court of Appeals race shows rising campaign costs
Rising spending and political polarization are reshaping Wisconsin Court of Appeals elections, with an unopposed race emerging in District 2.
Supreme Court candidates outline their philosophies
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spotlight a voting rights case, revealing ideological divides over election law, judicial philosophy and campaign messaging.
Where candidates’ cash is coming from
Liberal candidate Chris Taylor outraises conservative rival Maria Lazar 10-to-1 in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race ahead of the April election.
Fundraising gap raises alarm in Supreme Court race
Conservative radio host Dan O’Donnell blasted weak fundraising by Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar as Democrat-backed Chris Taylor widens the cash gap.
Lazar trails Taylor in early fundraising for Supreme Court
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar reports $200,000 raised for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, trailing liberal Judge Chris Taylor’s $2.6 million haul.
Crowley email sparks questions in Wisconsin court race
A Crowley fundraising email featuring Judge Chris Taylor raises questions about partisanship in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, though experts see no violations.
Wisconsin’s high court elections fuel rising partisan battles
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court elections are increasingly partisan and costly, sparking debate over reform, judicial appointments, retention elections, and campaign spending.
Supreme Court campaign spending sparks reform push
Wisconsin Supreme Court races hit record spending as lawmakers revive public financing and debate recusal rules to address influence, bias and judicial integrity.
Here’s why Supreme Court races draw ‘obscene’ spending
Wisconsin Supreme Court races hit unprecedented $144.5 million as partisan donors, dark money and out-of-state contributions transform the state’s judicial elections.
Most voters undecided in 2026 Wisconsin court race
Most Wisconsin voters remain undecided in the 2026 Supreme Court race between Appeals Judges Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor, a new poll finds.
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