Wisconsin's Supreme Court has seen a shift in power, with liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz winning a heated race against former Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly. This marks the first time since 2008 that the court's liberal bloc has held the majority, and is seen as a major win for the state's progressive movement. Protasiewicz is the first woman of color to serve on the court, and her appointment is expected to have a lasting impact on the court's decisions.
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Wisconsin's Supreme Court race has come to a close, with Democratic-backed Janet Protasiewicz winning the election, CNN projects. This marks the first time in 15 years that liberals will take control of the court, with the fate of the state's abortion ban pending. The win likely breaks an era of Republican dominance in the state and sets the stage for decisions on a range of issues, including abortion access, election rules, and more. Protasiewicz had support from the state's leading anti-abortion groups, while her opponent, conservative Daniel Kelly, had worked for Republicans.