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Summary
The Wisconsin State Supreme Court consists of 7 justices elected to 10-year terms. They are chosen in statewide elections on the nonpartisan April ballot and take office on the following August 1. The justice with the most seniority on the court serves as chief justice unless he or she declines the position. This year's election took place on April 7, 2009. Wisconsin voters re-elected Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.
WisEye Video Coverage
04.27.09 | Newsmakers: Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson
03.21.09 | AFSCME Literature drop for Abrahamson and Falk Campaigns
03.19.09 | Candidate Debate from La Crosse
03.18.09 | Madison Rotary Club's Candidate Forum
03.11.09 | Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups District 2A Meeting Featuring Candidates for the State Supreme Court
03.07.09 | Judge Randy Koschnick at Sauk County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner (53:10 into the video)
03.07.09 | Judge Randy Koschnick at Americans for Prosperity Summit (4min into the video)
02.25.09 | Candidate Interview: Judge Randy Koschnick
02.24.09 | Dane County Bar Association Candidate Forum
02.23.09 | Candidate Interview: Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson
02.04.09 | Milwaukee Bar Association's Judicial Forum
01.29.09 | Candidate Debate from Green Bay at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Convention
11.17.08 | Press Conference: Judge Koschnick Announces Supreme Court Candidacy
Outside Links
Wisconsin Court System Web site