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Buying Time 2026 – Wisconsin

This page features Wisconsin Supreme Court election spending data and television advertisements from the 2026 election cycle.

February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026

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: $91,069
  • Estimated spending by Chris Taylor: $1,666,796

Outside Groups:

  • Estimated spending by A Better Wisconsin Together PAC: $108,172

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February 25 – Rebecca

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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

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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

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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

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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