The most recent completed Wisconsin Supreme Court election was in April 2025, and liberal-backed Judge Susan Crawford won that race.

Quick Scoop

  • The question “who won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election” usually refers to the latest finished contest, which is the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
  • In that April 1, 2025 general election, Susan Crawford defeated conservative-backed candidate Brad Schimel.
  • Official results show Crawford with about 55% of the vote to Schimel’s about 45% , a clear liberal win in what became an extremely high-spending state judicial race.
  • That victory extended the court’s liberal majority; reports note that Democrats’ preferred (liberal-backed) candidates also won the high-profile 2020 and 2023 Supreme Court races.

Context and “latest news”

  • The 2025 race was described as one of the most expensive judicial elections in U.S. history , with estimates of around 100 million dollars in combined spending for the Crawford–Schimel contest.
  • With Crawford’s win, liberals hold a 4–3 majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court heading into the 2026 election cycle.
  • Looking ahead, an April 7, 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court election is scheduled, expected to feature Chris Taylor (liberal-aligned) and Maria Lazar (conservative-aligned), but at this point that contest is about the future and not yet completed.

Mini FAQ

  • Q: So, who “won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election” most recently?
    A: Susan Crawford , in the April 2025 statewide election.
  • Q: Did that change control of the court?
    A: It locked in and strengthened a liberal majority on the court rather than flipping it to conservatives.

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