Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years.
Meanwhile, Crawford called the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade that struck down the constitutional right to abortion "wrong." As an attorney, she represented Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin in fighting a 2013 Wisconsin law that sought to limit abortion. Read more about each candidate's views on abortion here.
Liberal judge Susan Crawford doesn't take office until Aug. 1. The court has already heard oral arguments on one abortion case but not a second one.
Susan Crawford's election victory has solidified liberal's majority on the state Supreme Court at least until 2028, clearing the way for the court to tackle issues on abortion,
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Susan Crawford, winner of Tuesday’s race to fill a key seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was backed by national Democrats and made opposition to Elon Musk a centerpiece of her campaign.
The winner of the April 1 election could hold the power to determine the fate of any future litigation over abortion.
Abortion is again at the heart of judicial politics in Wisconsin. The court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. But how much will abortion influence voters?
A Trump and Musk-backed conservative faces a liberal judge who Democrats hope can propel them towards a national comeback.
Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top court f