Getting Out the Vote: Judge Taylor MUST win on April 7
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Short Clips/Text: (24 seconds to 2 minutes) see below.
Judge Chris Taylor, Candidate for WI Supreme Court Justice, spoke at the January 10, 2026 meeting of the Columbia County Democrats. She outlined her vision for a judiciary that serves as a "last line of defense" for democracy and individual rights. As a longtime advocate for unions and reproductive freedom, Taylor reflects on her thirty-year legal career—spanning private practice, her tenure as Law and Policy Director for Planned Parenthood, and nearly a decade in the state legislature.
This is a critical race for the direction of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Taylor’s well-funded opponent, Maria Lazar, has the ear, the pocketbook, and the marching orders from the hard, conservative right. Taylor is a progressive advocate for accountability. For those who are unaware of the importance of this election, listen to what Judge Taylor has to say about the importance of the Supreme Court and the threat Maria Lazar brings to it.
Following are six short excerpts from her presentation where she best represents her value as a WI Supreme Court justice.
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Chris Taylor Advocates for Judicial Independence and Civil Rights
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Chris Taylor emphasizes the importance of a broad, inclusive campaign focused on a fair democratic government. Taylor says that an independent court is necessary to protect citizens' rights and hold other branches of government accountable.
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Safeguarding Democracy: Chris Taylor on the Power of the Judiciary will not be a “Rubber Stamp”
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Chris Taylor highlights the judiciary as the "last line of defense" for democracy and fundamental rights. She emphasizes the critical impact of every single vote, referencing key judicial decisions on abortion rights, legislative maps, and election integrity that were decided by a one-vote margin.
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Empowering the Next Generation: Chris Taylor on Youth Political Engagement
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Chris Taylor discusses the immense potential of young voters to shape election outcomes if they participate at higher rates. She highlights the need to provide young people with positive, actionable ways to make a difference, noting both the challenges of digital distractions and her personal commitment to engaging with them wherever they are—from college campuses to grassroots organizations.
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A Stark Contrast: Chris Taylor Comments on Opponent’s Judicial Record
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Chris Taylor highlights the fundamental differences between her legal career and that of her opponent, Maria Lazar. Taylor asserts that while she has focused on enhancing and protecting people's rights, Lazar has spent her career defending restrictive agendas, such as the gerrymandered maps, attacks on women’s health, and Act 10.
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A Broad Coalition for Justice: Chris Taylor’s Call to Action
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Chris Taylor calls for the formation of a wide-reaching coalition to restore balance to the state's highest court. She emphasizes that the movement isn't about total personal agreement, but rather a collective demand for a fair democratic government and an independent judiciary that holds other branches of government accountable and protects individual rights.
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Accountability and Protecting Wisconsin’s Rights: Chris Taylor's Core Message
Chris Taylor shares her vision for a judiciary that serves all people, rather than special interests. She identifies the protection of democracy and individual rights as her top priorities, pledging to ensure that big corporations and special interests are held accountable while preventing the rollback of fundamental rights in the state of Wisconsin.