Liberals Take Majority On Wisconsin Supreme Court With Victory By Janet Protasiewicz
Liberal judge Janet Protasiewicz rode to victory in Wisconsin in a closely-watched and heavily funded campaign for the state’s Supreme Court seat. Protasiewicz, a former Milwaukee County judge, realigns the state’s Supreme Court with a 4-to-3 liberal majority, following more than a decade of conservative majority power. The liberal victory could reset the playbook for future state court races. Protasiewicz’s campaign openly campaigned as staunch supporters of abortion rights and state redistricting. She gained support from Hillary Clinton and Planned Parenthood. Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly...