MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Administrative Committee voted to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement:
“Now more than ever, our democracy needs ardent defenders who will stand up for the rule of law and protect our constitutional rights from extreme special interests who seek to politicize our constitution and undermine our freedoms. Judge Susan Crawford has proven through a career of service to Wisconsin as an attorney, prosecutor, and Circuit Court Judge that she will always protect Wisconsinites’ core freedoms. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is proud to endorse Judge Susan Crawford campaign to continue her lifetime of service and commitment to our Constitution and the rule of law as our next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
“The Wisconsin Supreme Court has made significant progress in restoring the fairness and impartiality of the court that was lost under the previous far-right majority, striking down unconstitutional legislative maps, increasing access to the ballot box, and restoring balance in a previously unchecked legislature, but that progress is threatened this April. Extreme politician Brad Schimel is running for Supreme Court to apply his personal politics to the law and sell out Wisconsinites just as he did during his failed term as Attorney General—and Wisconsin deserves better.
“Judge Crawford shares our Wisconsin values. She has spent her career keeping our communities safe, enforcing our laws, and ensuring that everyone who steps foot in her courtroom receives a fair trial. Wisconsinites can trust that Judge Crawford will continue that work on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.”
