Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, expanding liberal majority to 5-2
Democratic-backed judge Chris Taylor defeated Republican-supported Maria Lazar in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election on Tuesday, expanding the liberal majority from 4-3 to 5-2. Taylor won with approximately 60% of the vote, securing liberal control of the court until at least 2030. The race focused heavily on abortion rights, with Taylor criticizing Lazar's support for overturning Roe v. Wade.
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This event sits in the top 20% of divergence this week. 9 outlets covered it, splitting into 9 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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Liberal outlets celebrate democracy prevailing and reproductive rights protected, while conservative sources emphasize Republican discouragement and frame it as four straight losses for conservatives.
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“Liberals will try to expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a Tuesday election”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Liberal judge Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“Live Results: Wisconsin Supreme Court election” · PBS NewsHour, The Hill, Politico
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CNNCNN Liberals will try to expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a Tuesday election 87d ago WPWashington Post Voters expand liberal majority on nationally watched Wisconsin Supreme Court 86d ago HPHuffPost Democratic-Backed Candidate Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Growing Its Liberal Majority 86d ago TNew York Times Chris Taylor, a Liberal Judge, Wins Race for Wisconsin Supreme Court 87d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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