A liberal candidate, Chris Taylor, has won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, delivering a 5-2 liberal majority on the court and shaping potential rulings on voting rights, election administration, and redistricting for years to come.

Taylor defeated conservative-backed Maria Lazar, continuing a string of liberal wins since 2020 and ensuring the liberal majority remains through at least 2030.

Taylor, a liberal judge on the Court of Appeals and former Democratic lawmaker, faced Lazar, another Court of Appeals judge and former deputy state attorney general, in a race that drew national attention and significant donor involvement.

The contest centers on abortion rights, election integrity, and redistricting, with Democrats aiming to roll back conservative-era laws that shaped Wisconsin politics in the 2010s.

Polls suggested Taylor led, but turnout remained pivotal as the race was less high-profile than past statewide judicial battles.

Taylor enjoyed a substantial fundraising and ad-spending edge, raising over $5.6 million to Lazar’s roughly $0.9 million, helping fuel a broad campaign push.

National figures and donors, including major political figures, backed Taylor, signaling a broad mobilization effort beyond Wisconsin.

Liberals have already reversed several election-related rulings, such as reinstating absentee ballot drop boxes, and the new majority is expected to influence future disputes over voting access and election rules.

Observers view the Wisconsin result as a barometer of Democratic enthusiasm and turnout heading into the midterms and the 2028 cycle, with both parties watching the court’s ideological tilt.

With another conservative retirement anticipated next year, Taylor’s seat could help push toward 6-1 liberal control, further shaping the state’s judicial landscape through 2030.

The race adds to broader national dynamics, including how abortion rights and election law debates unfold across battleground states and how donors allocate attention and resources.