The Wisconsin Supreme Court elects Justice Ann Walsh Bradley to serve as chief justice for the next two months.
Bradley, who is retiring, will be succeeded July 1st by fellow liberal Justiice Jill Karofsky who will serve the remainder of her term through April 30th, 2027. Bradley succeeds Annette Ziegler, who conservative members reelected as chief justice two years ago prior to liberals gaining the majority in the April 2023 election.
It’s the first time a liberal has served as Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court since Shirley Abrahamson in 2015.
Bradley opted not to run for another term this spring, opening the door for Dane County Judge Susan Crawford to win the open seat.
