Susan Crawford elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court, keeping bench in liberal hands

Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford narrowly won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, maintaining the court’s liberal majority in a closely-watched and record-breaking election. The nonpartisan race saw Democrats supporting Crawford and Republicans backing Brad Schimel, with Crawford securing a 10-year term on the 4-3 liberal-majority court. The outcome was crucial for issues like redistricting and public sector union rights, with total spending exceeding $90 million and outside support favoring Schimel.

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