The 2024 Wisconsin Supreme Court race is shaping up to be another closely watched battle, with liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford facing former conservative Attorney General Brad Schimel. The election, set for April 1st, will determine who fills the seat vacated by retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, impacting the balance of the court for years to come. Both candidates have already raised significant funds, indicating a potentially expensive campaign.
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford , a liberal, will face former Wisconsin Attorney General conservative Brad Schimel after liberal-leaning Justice Ann Walsh Bradley announced in 2024 that she would step down from the state’s high court. The general election is April 1 and the winner will serve a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
If Crawford were to win the race, liberal-leaning justices would retain control of the high court until at least 2028. Two conservative justices are set to be on the ballot for reelection in 2026 and 2027. “As a prosecutor, attorney, and judge, I’ve always been guided by the same basic values of right and wrong that I learned growing up in Chippewa Falls,” Crawford said. “I’m honored to be on the ballot and grateful to have the historic outpouring of support from so many Wisconsinites in nearly every county.” $2 million by the end of 2024. Schimel’s campaign said 98% of their haul came from donors in 70 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties.
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