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The millions in campaign funding poured into the Wisconsin Supreme Court election spotlights the increasing partisanship around these supposedly neutral court roles. It also feeds a growing concern nationally about the independence of state high courts.
Meanwhile, Crawford called the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade that struck down the constitutional right to abortion "wrong." As an attorney, she represented Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin in fighting a 2013 Wisconsin law that sought to limit abortion. Read more about each candidate's views on abortion here.
MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow claimed that a liberal candidate winning Wisconsin Supreme Court election was a referendum on President Trump and his senior adviser Elon Musk.
A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term.
Crawford's victory cements liberal control of the court until at least 2028 and marks a defeat for President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Live updates and the latest news as Democrat wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Republicans win House seats in Florida and Trump announces sweeping tariffs on imports.