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Attendees applaud as Brad Schimel announces his run for Wisconsin State Supreme Court on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Waukesha, Wis.

Attendees applaud as Brad Schimel announces his run for Wisconsin State Supreme Court on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Waukesha, Wis. Angela Major/WPR hide caption

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National

State Supreme Court races can be costly, competitive and combative. Why?

WPR News

Wisconsin is on track to break spending records once again in a high court contest that's at times turned heated. But these races weren't always like this.

State Supreme Court races can be costly, competitive and combative. Why?

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Monday

Voters swipe right for Wisconsin's state Supreme Court election

Poll workers sort out early and absentee ballots at a municipal building in Kenosha, Wis., on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. The April 4 election will determine majority control of the state Supreme Court. Wong Maye-E/AP hide caption

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Elections

Voters swipe right for Wisconsin's state Supreme Court election

WUWM

In an off-year, offseason election, it all comes down to turnout. That's why ahead of Wisconsin's April 4 state Supreme Court election, organizers are getting out the vote in some creative ways.

Voters swipe right for Wisconsin's state Supreme Court election

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Monday

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Trump Election Challenge 'Unreasonable In The Extreme'

The Wisconsin Supreme Court was critical of the Trump campaign's legal challenge on Monday, saying the president should have raised concerns before the election. Morry Gash/AP hide caption

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Politics

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Trump Election Challenge 'Unreasonable In The Extreme'

"Striking these votes now — after the election, and in only two of Wisconsin's 72 counties ... would be an extraordinary step for this court to take. We will not do so," Justice Brian Hagedorn wrote.

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