Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar has announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat being vacated by Justice Rebecca Bradley in 2026. Lazar, a former Waukesha County judge and assistant attorney general, emphasized her record as an independent and impartial jurist while criticizing the influence of partisan politics on the courts.

She will likely face Judge Chris Taylor, a former legislator and current Court of Appeals judge. The race is expected to draw significant outside attention and spending, as the court currently holds a narrow 4–3 liberal majority.