Wisconsin State Supreme Court Election

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Wisconsin State Supreme Court election between liberal Susan Crawford and conservative Brad Schimel is attracting national attention and record-breaking donations, highlighting the increasing politicization and high expenses of judicial elections in the state.

Key Points

  • Record-breaking donations and national attention in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court election
  • Shift from calm, non-contested judicial races to highly politicized and expensive contests
  • Historical context of pro-business influence on judicial races
  • Importance of issues like abortion rights in driving high-cost court races

Pros

  • Increased public awareness of the importance of state Supreme Court elections
  • Highlighting the influence of outside spending on judicial races

Cons

  • Risk of undermining public trust in the independence of the judiciary
  • Potential for political interests to impact judicial decisions