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Mon, March 17, 2025
[ Mon, Mar 17th 2025 ]: WXPR
WI's 'nonpartisan' Supreme Court race is anything but

WI's 'nonpartisan' Supreme Court race is anything but

University of Wisconsin-Madison mass communications professor Michael Wagner said the state's rule about justices making their own decisions about when to recuse themselves from cases makes the electi
The article from WXPR discusses the upcoming nonpartisan Wisconsin Supreme Court election between Janet Protasiewicz and Dan Kelly, highlighting how the race has become highly politicized despite its nonpartisan label. Both candidates have strong affiliations with their respective political parties, with Protasiewicz backed by Democrats and Kelly by Republicans. The election's outcome could significantly impact key issues like abortion rights, redistricting, and voting rights, potentially shifting the court's ideological balance. The candidates' campaigns have focused on these issues, with Protasiewicz openly discussing her views on abortion and Kelly being criticized for his past legal work. The race has seen unprecedented spending, with millions of dollars from outside groups, underscoring its importance in determining the future direction of Wisconsin's judiciary.

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