In a significant call to action, President Donald Trump has encouraged voters in Wisconsin to participate in early voting for the upcoming high-stakes State Supreme Court election.
President Trump endorses conservative candidate Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, highlighting the election's potential to sway major state policies.
Utilizing his platform on Truth Social, Trump urged followers to vote early for Brad Schimel, emphasizing the election's importance on April 1st. This strategic push comes as early voting has commenced, aligning with Trump’s aggressive campaign strategy.
Labeling Schimel's opponent, Susan Crawford, as a “Radical Left Liberal,” Trump criticized her judicial record, claiming her sentencing has been overly lenient towards serious offenders. His posts paint Crawford as a threat to conservative values and legal principles in the state.
“Brad Schimel is running against Radical Left Liberal Susan Crawford, who has repeatedly given child molesters, rapists, women beaters, and domestic abusers ‘light’ sentences. She is the handpicked voice of the Leftists who are out to destroy your State, and our Country,” Trump’s post read.
The April election is poised to be a pivotal moment for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, following the liberal shift during the 2023 election. With the retirement of liberal Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, there’s a renewed opportunity for conservatives to potentially regain a majority.
Contributions from significant political figures such as George Soros, and endorsements from liberal groups have bolstered Crawford's campaign. Moreover, she has been labeled an "extreme abortion activist" by right-leaning entities, showing the highly polarized nature of this election.
Brad Schimel, well-known for his tenure as Wisconsin Attorney General and a Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge, represents a conservative choice. His background contrasts significantly with that of Crawford, a Dane County Circuit Judge with liberal support.
Abortion and legislative redistricting are central to this election. The ongoing debates intensified after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade—reactivating Wisconsin's 1849 abortion law which is currently in abeyance pending legal challenges.
Trump continued his advocacy for Schimel by emphasizing his alignment with law enforcement, the Constitution, and broader conservative values. “By turning out and VOTING EARLY, you will be helping to Uphold the Rule of Law, Protect our Incredible Police, Secure our Beloved Constitution, Safeguard our Inalienable Rights, and PRESERVE LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL,” Trump stated.
The reshaping of the court could influence future legislative maps and potentially alter the distribution of U.S. House seats which has significant national implications, especially in tightly contested areas.
A recent Marquette University poll displays a divided sentiment among Wisconsin voters regarding Trump, with a slight majority expressing disapproval of his leadership. This split could influence the electoral outcomes, reflecting broader national political divisions.
“I tried to warn people in 2023, and here is what I’m saying now: if Wisconsinites don’t pay attention to this race, history is going to repeat itself, and you’re going to have this court stay under Democrat control,” warned activist Scott Presler concerning the significant implications of the election results.
Katherine Hamilton of Breitbart News highlighted the stakes of the election, noting that “while conservatives have the chance to take back the majority once more, Democrats view the battle as a chance to push policy and redraw legislative maps that could ultimately lose Republicans two U.S. House seats and help them close in on the Republicans’ slim majority.”