Voter Action Project [[link removed]]
PBS: Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor face off in the 2026 election for an open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat [[link removed]]
John: On April 7, Wisconsin voters will decide between progressive Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor and conservative Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar in a race that will impact the ideological balance of the court, which currently has a 4-3 majority.
Wisconsin Supreme Court elections are technically non-partisan, but the impact the results will have for the upcoming midterms is huge. Why? The balance of the court has widespread ramifications for voting rights, civil rights, and a slew of other state policy implications. State Supreme Courts like this one are also often the final arbiters of election disputes, as we saw in both the 2020 and 2022 elections.
There have been a number of these Supreme Court elections in Wisconsin the last few years, and those results have pushed the court to take a more pro-voter, pro-democracy stance. The outcome of this year's election will determine whether Wisconsin expands that progressive majority or if the court slides back towards the suppressive policies of Wisconsin's recent past.
John: Turnout is key and we have to get the word out to make sure every defender of voting rights gets to the polls. Help supercharge our efforts with $35 or whatever you can right now to inform voters in Wisconsin and beyond >> [[link removed]]
If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:
GIVE $15 NOW ➜ [[link removed]] GIVE $25 NOW ➜ [[link removed]] GIVE $50 NOW ➜ [[link removed]]
GIVE $100 NOW ➜ [[link removed]] GIVE $250 NOW ➜ [[link removed]] Other Amount [[link removed]]
In 2023 progressive judge Janet Protasiewicz won a similar race and flipped the balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving the state a 4-3 pro-voting rights majority. In 2025 Susan Crawford held off a MAGA push led by millions of dollars invested by Elon Musk to keep the court 4-3.
Now Wisconsin has a chance to expand that majority, solidifying the recent pro-democracy gains, like undoing one of the most highly gerrymandered maps in the country.
Opponents of voting rights know what this race means. From attacks on mail-in voting to suppressive citizenship proof requirements to legalized partisan election interference , suppressive state legislators in states across the country are trying their best to harm our fundamental right to vote. Suppressive legislators in Wisconsin are ready to do the same if we let them win crucial races like this.
Everyone’s voice should be heard and every vote should count in our elections, and we need justices in every state who agree. Chip in $35 or however much you can today to help us inform, register, and turn out voters in critical elections across the country >> [[link removed]]
Voter Action Project [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]]
Integrity First Voter Action Project is dedicated to expanding ballot access and increasing voter participation across the country.
Since the Supreme Court gutted key provisions in the Voting Rights Act, extreme politicians have taken advantage to pass harsh laws that restrict access to the ballot box. These restrictions particularly affect disadvantaged communities and people of color. It’s our goal to bring awareness to these laws wherever they may crop up and organize voters to take action to ensure the right to vote is available to everyone in their states and communities.
Your support is crucial to our efforts. Will you donate today to help us protect voting rights? [[link removed]]
Donate Now [[link removed]]
Contributions or gifts to Integrity First Voter Action Project are not tax deductible as charitable contributions or as business expenses under IRC Section 162(3). Integrity First Voter Action Project is organized and operates under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
A copy of Integrity First Voter Action Project's latest financial report may be obtained by mail at Integrity First Voter Action Project, c/o Mele Brengarth & Assoc, PO Box 15845, Washington, DC 20003.
Paid for by Integrity First Voter Action Project, www.voteractionproject.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Integrity First Voter Action Project
P.O. Box 19294
Portland, OR 97280
United States
This email was sent to: [email protected]. Emails are a crucial way to keep supporters up to date on the latest attacks on voting rights and our efforts to expand ballot access for all Americans. If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe: [link removed] .