Wisconsin Supreme Court winner?
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APR 14, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleFormer Judge
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age58 years old (Jan 13, 1968)
GenderFemale
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LocationWisconsin
BackgroundJudge
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania — B.A., 1990
Notable personal detailsChristine Lyn Taylor is an American lawyer and jurist from Madison, Wisconsin, who has served as a judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals (District IV) since 2023. She previously served as a judge on the Dane County Circuit Court (2020–2023) and as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (2011–2020). Before elected office and the bench, she practiced law in Wisconsin and worked as policy/political director for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax policies that protect working- and middle-class families, opposes tax breaks favoring the wealthy, and favors closing corporate tax loopholes to fund targeted middle-class programs and public services.
Healthcare
Chris Taylor has a record of advocating for access to affordable health care and reproductive health services, including prior work as public policy director for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Her campaign materials and public statements emphasize protecting individuals’ ability to make private health-care decisions and ensuring access to health care for Wisconsinites.
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Immigration & Border
Supports policies that limit immigration enforcement in Wisconsin and expand protections and benefits for undocumented immigrants, including proposals to ban ICE detention facilities in the state and to restore driver’s licenses and in‑state tuition eligibility for undocumented residents. Frames immigration as a moral, ethical, and economic issue and has backed measures to protect immigrant communities from federal immigration raids.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports reproductive rights and access to abortion; has worked as Planned Parenthood policy director and advocates that individuals should make private healthcare decisions with their doctors rather than politicians. Issued a statement praising the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision rendering the 1849 abortion ban unenforceable and described protecting those rights as essential.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including reducing reliance on fossil fuels, transitioning to carbon-free energy, and legislation to invest in clean energy, resilience, and environmental justice. Has received endorsements from environmental groups and previously sponsored or announced climate bills aimed at achieving significant emissions reductions and sustainability goals.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports expanded gun safety measures including universal background checks and restrictions on certain semiautomatic firearms, and has framed these policies as measures to improve community and school safety while protecting victims. Her record as a state representative includes sponsoring and supporting bills to tighten firearm regulations and calling for background checks after school shootings.
News
Chris Taylor won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election by a wide margin, defeating Maria Lazar and expanding the court’s liberal majority to 5-2 when she is sworn in. The result is being seen as politically important because the court will help shape future fights over redistricting, abortion, election law, and union rights. Reports also noted that Taylor’s campaign benefited from heavy spending and an AI-powered virtual assistant that texted voters and answered questions about the race.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court winner?
Wisconsin AFL-CIO
Labor organization
Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsed Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Wisconsin Education Association Council
Advocacy group
Wisconsin Education Association Council endorsed Chris Taylor.
Young Democrats of Wisconsin
Public endorsement
Young Democrats of Wisconsin formally endorsed Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Former Chief Justice
Public figure
A former Chief Justice formally endorsed Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Public endorsement
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorsed Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
AFSCME Council 32
Public endorsement
AFSCME Council 32 endorsed Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Public figure
Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorsed Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Eric Holder
Public figure
Eric H. Holder, Jr. endorsed Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Reproductive Freedom for All
Public endorsement
Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin State Supreme Court.
Tammy Baldwin
Elected official
Senator Tammy Baldwin endorsed Judge Chris Taylor's 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court bid.
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