Susan Crawford Joins Wisconsin Supreme Court, Securing Liberal Majority

Susan Crawford officially began her 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, solidifying a liberal majority that is expected to last through at least 2028. Her election in April marked the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, with over $100 million spent, including significant contributions from tech billionaire Elon Musk supporting her conservative opponent, Brad Schimel. Crawford, previously a Dane County Circuit Court judge and legal counsel for former Governor Jim Doyle, pledged to uphold the state and federal constitutions and to protect democracy and individual rights amid a politically charged environment. She succeeded Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, who retired after 30 years on the court. The liberal majority has already issued landmark rulings on abortion, legislative maps, and separation of powers, and upcoming cases will address labor law, voting rights, and congressional redistricting. Crawford emphasized her readiness to meet the challenges facing the court and serve the people of Wisconsin with dedication, insight, and humanity.