Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, expanding liberal majority
Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar in the race to replace outgoing Justice Rebecca Bradley.
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Has We Energies donated thousands of dollars to Tom Tiffany?
Yes. Records show a related PAC has contributed more than $10,000 to the GOP gubernatorial candidate since 2010.
Has Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar been endorsed by any Wisconsin judges?
Yes. Lazar lists endorsements from nearly 50 current and former Wisconsin judges.
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