Overview
- Judges Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor take part in their only televised debate hosted by WISN 12.
- The winner will fill the seat being vacated by Justice Rebecca Bradley, who is not seeking another 10-year term.
- The nonpartisan race is defined by ideological backing, with Taylor supported by liberals and Lazar by conservatives.
- Control of the court’s 4-3 liberal-leaning majority is not on the line, yet the outcome could shape rulings for years.
- Early voting is underway with 218,095 absentee ballots reported, pointing to a slow start in turnout.