Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley announced she will not seek re-election, potentially allowing liberals to expand their 4-3 majority on the court, amid a highly contentious and expensive judicial race in the state.
Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley announced she will not seek reelection, citing concerns over increasing partisanship and a shift away from principled judicial service, as the court's liberal majority continues to influence key legal issues in the state.
Justice Rebecca Bradley will not seek reelection to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, leaving the race open and highlighting ongoing challenges for conservatives in Wisconsin judicial elections, which tend to favor liberals. The race for her seat is expected to be competitive, with potential candidates like Judge Maria Lazar considering a run, and reflects broader political dynamics affecting nonpresidential races in Wisconsin.
Justice Rebecca Bradley announced she will not seek reelection to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2026, citing a desire to rebuild the conservative movement and fight for liberty outside the judiciary, marking a setback for conservatives as liberals gain a majority until at least 2028.