A new era in Wisconsin politics began Tuesday as Justice Janet Protasiewicz formally joined the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving liberals a court majority as the justices appear very likely to decide the future of election rules and abortion in the battleground state.
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Attendees react as the proceedings commence during the investiture ceremony for Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, left, acknowledges the crowd after being sworn in for a 10-year term during her investiture Tuesday at the State Capitol. Also pictured are fellow justices Rebecca Dallet, center, and Ann Walsh Bradley.
Attendees at the investiture of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz listen Tuesday at the Capitol.
Attendees to the investiture of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz watch from above the proceedings at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, left, is sworn in by fellow justice Ann Walsh Bradley during her investiture at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Inside the 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court election
The 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court election could hardly be more important for partisans on both sides of the aisle. Here's what you need to know about the race.
Against a more topical opponent, Dan Kelly pins hopes on broad appeal to protecting the Constitution
Some conservatives doubt that Kelly's broad appeals to the Constitution is a winning campaign strategy.
Unlike possibly ever before, voters in April will not only be choosing a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice but effectively deciding the outcome of a court case.
Janet Protasiewicz said she would recuse herself from cases involving the Democratic Party. Dan Kelly would not make a similar pledge regarding cases involving the GOP.
GOP leaders are hoping not to see a replay of the November gubernatorial election.
Janet Protasiewicz said she favors the court deliberating its administrative rules in public, but Daniel Kelly said such a policy promotes grandstanding instead of efficiency.
At this point, Protasiewicz has a nearly 7-to-1 committed ad spending advantage over conservative Dan Kelly in the general election phase.
