Two years ago, a Wisconsin Supreme Court election became the costliest judicial contest in the country. A liberal judge who had a history of being soft on crime bulldozed her way into a seat on the state’s highest court by openly vowing to protect a woman’s right to choose.

Candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court and Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford held a meet-and-greet on Saturday at EVP Coffee in Madison. About 40 supporters gathered in the small coffee shop to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court race and spread canvassing materials — and to celebrate Crawford’s birthday.

There's no evidence Susan Crawford supported stopping deportations of illegal immigrants or protecting sanctuary cities, as an ad claims.

The Democratic Party‘s state campaign wing is putting its focus on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, hoping to counter Republican attempts to flip the key swing seat up for election in April. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced Tuesday that this year’s state Supreme Court elections in both Wisconsin and Pennsylvania are key priorities after

April’s election will determine the Supreme Court’s ideological tilt, which may be consequential in disputes over ID requirements and more.