ELECTION 2023 | WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT Janet Protasiewicz has massive early spending advantage in Wisconsin Supreme Court race ALEXANDER SHUR Feb 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Updated Apr 26, 2024 × What happens to your ballot on Election Day Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Janet Protasiewicz has a major early spending lead over Dan Kelly in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, according to media tracking firm Medium Buying.kAmqJ 62C=J |@?52J 27E6C?@@?[ =:36C2=D 925 C6D6CG65 @G6C Sf >:==:@? :? 25D 36EH66? E96 AC:>2CJ 2?5 pAC:= c 86?6C2= 6=64E:@? E@ 3@@DE !C@E2D:6H:4K’D (:D4@?D:? $FAC6>6 r@FCE 3:5]k^AmkAmq6EH66? E96 AC:>2CJ 2?5 |@?52J[ 4@?D6CG2E:G6D 925?’E CF? 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