Liberal win in Wisconsin

Taylor defeated conservative-leaning Maria Lazar in a high-stakes race that centered on issues of abortion rights and election integrity.

The 5-2 liberal majority is expected to have a profound impact on legal challenges ahead of the 2026 midterm and 2028 presidential elections.

Democratic supporters hailed the result as a mandate for progressive judicial oversight in the state.

The win follows a trend of Democratic overperformance in special elections across the country.