There is no doubt the Wisconsin justice system is profoundly affected by the decisions and ethics of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In contrast to the federal system, Wisconsin Supreme Court justices are elected by Wisconsin voters. This system affords the people of Wisconsin the right and responsibility to assure that the best possible person is elected.
The two candidates for the upcoming April 5th Wisconsin Supreme Court election are Rebecca Bradley and JoAnne Kloppenburg. The term is 10 years, and the winner will take the seat formerly filled by the late Justice Patrick Crooks. Because the election is the same day as the presidential primary, a large turnout is virtually assured.
The first-ever televised debate between Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates will be broadcast live on WISN 12 at 7 p.m. on March 15th, 2016. WISN is hosting the event in partnership with Marquette University Law School. http://www.wisn.com/tv/about/wisn-12-marquette-law-school-to-host-two-local-debates/38175004
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will sponsor a March 18th debate, along with Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio. The hour-long debate will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. from the Wisconsin Public Television’s studio on the UW-Madison campus. These debates afford a great opportunity to meet the candidates and hear their views before casting the important votes that will determine the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/369822121.html