MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court race gained its second candidate today as Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar announced her campaign for an open seat on the state's highest court.

Lazar, a former Waukesha County judge who has been backed by conservatives in previous judicial races, joins Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor in the contest for the April 7, 2026, election. The winner will serve a 10-year term on the court.

"We need to draw a line in the sand and stop the destruction of our courts, especially our State Supreme Court," Lazar said in a video campaign announcement. "I am an independent, impartial judge who strives to follow the law and Constitution in every decision I make from the bench. It is time to restore that level of judicial dedication to the Court."

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