Wisconsin liberals push to lock in court majority with April vote

Democrat-backed Chris Taylor faces Republican Maria Lazar in the April 7 Wisconsin Supreme Court race to fill the seat of retiring conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley. Taylor leads Lazar in fundraising and ads, with Taylor emphasizing abortion rights and voting issues; a win would extend liberal control of the court to four seats and reinforce a trend of activist, issues-based campaigns. Lazar trails financially amid ongoing GOP party tensions and fundraising challenges, while undecided voters and upcoming statewide races add uncertainty.