On April 7, 2026, Wisconsin is holding a nonpartisan general election for a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The candidates will compete to fill the seat of incumbent Rebecca Bradley who is not running for re-election. The two candidates running in the election are Maria S. Lazar, a judge for District II of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and Chris Taylor, a judge for District IV of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and former Democratic member of the Wisconsin Assembly.
Estimated Total TV Spending:
Candidates:
- Estimated spending by Maria S. Lazar: $201,169
- Estimated spending by Chris Taylor: $2,431,861
Outside Groups:
- Estimated spending by A Better Wisconsin Together PAC: $108,172
- Estimated spending by Judicial Action Network: $14,880
- Estimated spending by American Civil Liberties Union: $188,031
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March 17 – Abortion on the Ballot
In this ad, a voiceover says: "Judge Chris Taylor worked for Planned Parenthood protecting abortion access.
Sponsor: Chris Taylor
March 16 – Abortion Activist 15
In this ad, a voiceover says: “Former legislature Chris Taylor wrote a bill to remove all restrictions on abortion and overthrow the current compromise.”
Sponsor: Maria Lazar
March 14 – Agenda on the Bench
In this ad, Maria Lazar says: “I’m a constitutional conservative not a political activist – I will uphold the law including Wisconsin’s existing 20 week compromise.”
Sponsor: Maria Lazar
March 3 – Best Choice
In this ad, a voiceover says: “She (Chris) has spent her career fighting for families, defending abortion rights, working with law enforcement to stop domestic violence and protecting survivors.”
Sponsor: Judicial Action Network
February 25 – Rebecca
In this ad, Rebecca says: “She (Chris) worked with both parties and law enforcement to protect survivors like me. Chris listened and my abuser went to prison.”
Sponsor: Chris Taylor
February 16 – Radical 15
In this ad, a voiceover says: “Radical Chris Taylor is pushing for non-citizen voting and weakening voter ID. She’s an activist, not a judge.”
Sponsor: Maria Lazar
February 13 – Broke Our State
In this ad, a voiceover says: “Chris Taylor wants to break our courts. Her agenda – radical – pushing for noncitizen voting and weakening voter ID.”
Sponsor: Maria Lazar
February 10 – Protecting Our Rights
In this ad, Judge Taylor says: “I’ve spent my career standing up for Wisconsin families, for abortion rights and domestic violence survivors.”
Sponsor: Chris Taylor
