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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Enters Early Voting With Nearly Half Undecided

A Marquette poll highlights weak name recognition that makes the lone televised debate especially important.

Overview

  • A new Marquette Law School poll finds 46% of likely voters undecided, with 30% backing Chris Taylor and 22% supporting Maria Lazar.
  • In-person early voting has begun across Wisconsin for the April 7 election to fill a 10-year seat on the state’s highest court.
  • The candidates will meet in their only televised debate, which WISN 12 will broadcast live to give voters a direct comparison.
  • Taylor is widely viewed as the liberal candidate and previously led Planned Parenthood Wisconsin, while Lazar is backed by Republican groups yet says she is independent.
  • The winner will influence rulings on abortion and election law for years, and Marquette’s survey shows Lazar’s profile remains low, with only 15% saying they clearly know her views.