Democratic-backed Judge Susan Crawford defeated Republican-backed Judge Brad Schimel in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, according to the Associated Press.

Why It Matters

Crawford’s victory has cemented a liberal majority on the state’s highest court until at least 2028, as conservative justices are up for reelection in 2026 and 2027. Her win has key implications for issues like reproductive rights, redistricting and voting rights in the critical battleground state.

What to Know

Crawford, who currently serves on the Dane County Circuit Court, was projected to be the winner at 10:16 p.m. ET on Tuesday evening, less than 90 minutes after polls in the state closed.

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