Top Story Spotlight Who’s running for Wisconsin Supreme Court? Mitchell Schmidt Oct 2, 2025 Oct 2, 2025 Updated Feb 9, 2026 People stand outside of the Supreme Court chamber during oral arguments in the case seeking to redraw Wisconsin's legislative boundaries. SAMANTHA MADAR Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mitchell Schmidt Wisconsinites will be back to the polls on April 7 to cast votes for a seat on the state Supreme Court.kAm{:36C2=D 4FCC6?E=J 9@=5 2 c\b >2;@C:EJ @? E96 D6G6?\>6>36C 4@FCE[ 2? 25G2?E286 E96J H:== >2:?E2:? F?E:= 2E =62DE a_ag]k^AmkAm%96 6=64E:@? :D 7@C E96 D62E 4FCC6?E=J 96=5 3J 4@?D6CG2E:G6 yFDE:46 #636442 qC25=6J[ H9@ — 27E6C :?:E:2==J D2J:?8 D96 A=2??65 @? 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GOP-backed appeals court judge Maria Lazar launches bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court Maria Lazar said the “destruction of our courts, especially the state Supreme Court” needed to stop in a statement from her campaign.
Chris Taylor announces run for Wisconsin Supreme Court as liberals look to expand majority Wisconsin's 2026 state Supreme Court election will come just one year after the state shattered nationwide records for spending in a judicial race.
Fall heat wave could produce record highs for Wisconsin this week Highs could approach 90 in parts of Wisconsin, with the warmest days forecast to be Friday and Saturday across the state.
Jefferson County reports second bird flu case in 7 days Birds on the property will be killed to prevent the spread of the disease and will not enter the food system, officials said.
4 finalists chosen for public art at Madison’s newest library Residents are invited to meet the finalists at Madison College Truax Campus at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 6.
GOP bill would ban absentee ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that drop boxes are allowed under existing laws that require absentee ballots be returned or mailed …
