Summary
Chris Taylor won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating conservative-leaning Maria Lazar. Taylor's win increases the liberal majority on the state's highest court to 5-2.
Key Facts
- Chris Taylor won the seat with 61% of the vote.
- Taylor defeated conservative Maria Lazar in the election.
- The election increased the liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court to 5-2.
- Early voting was lower than in previous years.
- Polls indicated Taylor had a lead over Lazar before the election.
- A significant number of voters were undecided leading up to the election.
- Taylor received notable support from Democratic-leaning voters.
- The court's previous balance shifted in 2023 after liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz's victory.
