MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has secured additional endorsements in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with the support of the Wisconsin Laborer’s District Council and the Wisconsin Education Association Council, the state’s largest public-sector union.
Since announcing her candidacy, Judge Crawford has secured the support of more than 100 current and former judges, as well as current Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Ann Walsh Bradley, Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, and Janet Protasiewicz. Announcing their endorsements, WEAC and the Wisconsin Laborers emphasized Judge Crawford’s commitment to upholding the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites.
“Judge Susan Crawford has spent her career protecting the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites. She has taken on the tough fights when workers’ rights have been threatened and has always worked to uphold our laws and Constitution,” said Kent Miller, President and Business Manager of the Wisconsin Laborer’s District Council. “The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council is proud to stand with Judge Crawford and support her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court.”
“Educators recommend Judge Crawford because she is dedicated to Wisconsin, like we are,” said Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, a teacher and WEAC President. “Judge Crawford has demonstrated her ability to be impartial, uphold the constitution and keep our communities and schools safe. She shares our values, including hard work and the importance of a good education for every Wisconsin student – no exceptions.”
“I’m proud to have the support of Wisconsin teachers and Laborers who are working every day to make our state and communities stronger,” said Judge Susan Crawford. “They understand the importance of protecting a fair and impartial Wisconsin Supreme Court. I’ve spent my entire career working to make sure our most basic rights are upheld and that’s exactly what I’ll do as a member of our state’s highest Court.”
As a prosecutor, attorney, and now as a Circuit Court Judge, Judge Crawford has spent her career defending the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites and working to improve community safety. On the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Judge Crawford will be a fair and impartial justice and always uphold our laws and Constitution.
