Key takeaways:
- Janet Protasiewicz, Milwaukee County Judge, defeated Dan Kelly, the former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, by 11 points.
- The election was marked by high turnout and spending, with issues such as abortion rights at stake.
- The election results mark a significant shift in the political landscape of Wisconsin, with the potential to affect the state’s future in terms of abortion rights, elections and maps.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday night saw a significant political realignment towards the left, with the victory of a liberal judge potentially closing the door on an era of Republican dominance in the swing state. Janet Protasiewicz, Milwaukee County Judge, defeated Dan Kelly, the former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, by 11 points.
The election was marked by high turnout and spending, with issues such as abortion rights at stake. This is similar to the margin of loss Kelly faced in the 2020 election, when he was beaten by now-Justice Jill Karofsky.
Democrats are now optimistic about saving abortion access in the state, establishing a firewall against any Republican challenges to the 2024 elections and potentially redoing GOP-drawn state legislative and congressional maps.
Kelly delivered less of a concession speech and more of a lengthy, emotional whine. He expressed his wish that in a circumstance such as this, he could have been able to “have a conversation about the issues”. He also thanked his supporters and said he was proud of the campaign he ran.
The election results mark a significant shift in the political landscape of Wisconsin, with the potential to affect the state’s future in terms of abortion rights, elections and maps.
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