Susan Crawford elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court, cementing 4-3 liberal majority
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Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford celebrates her victory Tuesday night at a gathering in Madison. Supporters hailed the victory as a rebuke of President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser, Elon Musk, who showered more than $20 million on the race to back Crawford's opponent, Brad Schimel.
Signs outside the Warner Park Community Center in Madison guide voters in the state’s spring election Tuesday. While statewide races for state Supreme Court justice and school superintendent dominated the ad waves over the past several weeks, hundreds of other local races and referendums were also on the ballot.
Madison tapped more than 130 schools, churches and other public and private facilities to serve as polling places Tuesday, including Steamfitters Local 601, above.
Voters make their selections at Union South on the UW-Madison campus. Among the local choices on the ballot Tuesday: Dane County executive, and 15 of 20 Madison City Council seats.
The Goodman Parks Maintenance Facility welcomes voters. Turnout was expected to be strong in Tuesday's election, led by the race for state Supreme Court, which has drawn national attention and tens of millions of dollars in national advertising.
A plane carrying a banner that reads “We’re Choosing’ Susan Crawford” flies over Madison during balloting Tuesday. Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford challenged Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel for a seat on the state Supreme Court in Tuesday's election.
Maximillian Marquez, left, walks to a voting booth at the Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language to cast a ballot in the state's Supreme Court election.
Attendees watch a CNN broadcast as ballots are tallied during Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford's election night party Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Madison, Wis.
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford celebrates her victory Tuesday night at a gathering in Madison. Supporters hailed the victory as a rebuke of President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser, Elon Musk, who showered more than $20 million on the race to back Crawford's opponent, Brad Schimel.
Voters cast their ballot for the much anticipated Wisconsin Supreme Court race as well as many local issues and races on Tuesday.
Signs outside the Warner Park Community Center in Madison guide voters in the state’s spring election Tuesday. While statewide races for state Supreme Court justice and school superintendent dominated the ad waves over the past several weeks, hundreds of other local races and referendums were also on the ballot.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Madison tapped more than 130 schools, churches and other public and private facilities to serve as polling places Tuesday, including Steamfitters Local 601, above.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Voters serve up their choices at the indoor tennis courts at TPC Wisconsin, formerly Cherokee Country Club, which doubled as a polling place Tuesday.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Voters make their selections at Union South on the UW-Madison campus. Among the local choices on the ballot Tuesday: Dane County executive, and 15 of 20 Madison City Council seats.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Voters cast their ballots at Union South Tuesday.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
The Goodman Parks Maintenance Facility welcomes voters. Turnout was expected to be strong in Tuesday's election, led by the race for state Supreme Court, which has drawn national attention and tens of millions of dollars in national advertising.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
A plane carrying a banner that reads “We’re Choosing’ Susan Crawford” flies over Madison during balloting Tuesday. Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford challenged Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel for a seat on the state Supreme Court in Tuesday's election.
OWEN ZILIAK,STATE JOURNAL
Mike Rohleder marks his ballot while voting at Waters Edge event venue in the state's Supreme Court election.
Kayla Wolf, Associated Press
Maximillian Marquez, left, walks to a voting booth at the Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language to cast a ballot in the state's Supreme Court election.
Kayla Wolf, Associated Press
Christopher Bravata, right, marks his ballot while voting at the Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building.
Kayla Wolf, Associated Press
A voter enters Centennial Hall at the Milwaukee Central Library to vote.
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Olivia Hansen carries her unmarked ballot to the voting booth while voting at Centennial Hall at the Milwaukee Central Library on Election Day.
Kayla Wolf, Associated Press
Voters mark their ballots while voting at Centennial Hall at the Milwaukee Central Library.
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Signs supporting Judge Susan Crawford, voting and election officials adorn the front yard of a home on South Sixteenth Street on Election Day.
Kayla Wolf, Associated Press
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel, center, warms up with his band "4 on the Floor" early at his election night party in Pewaukee, Wis.
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Attendees watch a CNN broadcast as ballots are tallied during Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford's election night party Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Madison, Wis.
Kayla Wolf, Associated Press
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel talks with his supporters at his election night party.
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Sandy Solo, of Milwaukee, watches a broadcast as ballots are tallied during Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford's election night party.
Kayla Wolf, Associated Press
Supporters for Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford cheer during her election night party Tuesday.
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Stickers for Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford are seen at her election night party.
Kayla Wolf, AP
Supporters for Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford take a photo in front of a sign during her election night party.
Kayla Wolf, AP
Supporters of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford celebrate during her election night party.
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Supporters for Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford cheer during her election night party.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel hugs supporters after making his concession speech.
Andy Manis, AP
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel talks with supporters after making his concession speech.
Andy Manis, AP
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel makes his concession speech to a crowd at his election night party.
Andy Manis, AP
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford speaks during her election night party after winning the election.
Kayla Wolf, AP
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford celebrates her victory Tuesday night at a gathering in Madison. Supporters hailed the victory as a rebuke of President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser, Elon Musk, who showered more than $20 million on the race to back Crawford's opponent, Brad Schimel.
Kayla Wolf, Associated Press
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford, center, celebrates with a supporter during her election night party.
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford celebrates her victory Tuesday night at a gathering in Madison. Supporters hailed the victory as a rebuke of President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser, Elon Musk, who showered more than $20 million on the race to back Crawford's opponent, Brad Schimel.
