Madison, Wisconsin — The Democratic-backed candidate in Wisconsin’s pivotal Supreme Court race raised roughly ten times more money in 2025 than her Republican-endorsed opponent, highlighting the financial imbalance shaping the contest ahead of the April 7 election.
Campaign finance reports filed this week show state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, supported by Democrats, raised about $2.6 million last year, including roughly $2 million in the final six months of 2025. Her opponent, state Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar, reported raising about $200,000 since entering the race in October. Taylor announced her candidacy in May, giving her a significant head start.
The race will determine control of Wisconsin’s highest court for the next decade. Liberals currently hold a 4–3 majority after winning a series of Supreme Court elections dating back to 2020. A Taylor victory would expand that margin to 5–2, potentially solidifying liberal control until at least 2030. The court is expected to rule on major issues, including challenges to congressional district maps and the future of laws affecting collective bargaining for public workers.
Lazar’s campaign downplayed the fundraising gap, arguing she is running a nontraditional campaign focused on independent voters and those seeking a judge who follows the law rather than a political agenda. Taylor’s campaign, meanwhile, said the strong fundraising reflects heightened attention following record-breaking spending in last year’s Supreme Court race.
The seat is open due to the retirement of a conservative justice, making the outcome especially consequential.
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Associated Press via Yahoo News – MBFC Rating
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