A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday, with majority control of the battleground state’s highest court on the line.
Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford launched her campaign to succeed retiring liberal Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, citing her previous work for Planned Parenthood as the fight over a Wisconsin abortion ban is playing out in court.
Crawford joins conservative Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel, a former Republican state attorney general, as the only announced candidates. If more than two candidates get in the race, a February 18, 2025 primary will take place. The winner in the April 1, 2025 election will be elected to a 10-year term.