Endorsements from across Wisconsin demonstrate broad judicial support for Taylor’s commitment to justice for all
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Chris Taylor announced endorsements from 100 current and retired judges from across Wisconsin as she continues to expand the statewide support for her campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, launched last month.
The endorsements include judges from municipal, circuit and appellate courts throughout the state, representing centuries of collective experience on the bench and demonstrating widespread confidence in Taylor’s qualifications, broad legal experience and judicial temperament. If elected, Taylor would bring her experiences serving on both the circuit court and the court of appeals.
“I am honored to receive overwhelming support from my colleagues on the bench. These endorsements are from judges who have dedicated their careers to upholding the rule of law and ensuring equal justice under law,” said Judge Chris Taylor. “These judges understand what it takes to serve with integrity. Together, we share a commitment to protecting the independence of our judiciary and ensuring that the constitutional rights of Wisconsinites’ are protected.”
The judicial endorsements build on Taylor’s previously announced support from current Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, and Janet Protasiewicz, as well as Justice-elect Susan Crawford – representing support from the Court’s incoming majority.
Current and Former Judges Endorsing Judge Chris Taylor:
Rebecca Dallet, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
Jill Karofsky, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
Janet Protasiewicz, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
Susan Crawford, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice-elect
Louis Butler, Fmr. Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
Tom Alisankus, Evansville Municipal Court
Pete Anderson, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Kori Ashley, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Karl Ashley, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Angela Bartell, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Ana Berrios-Schroeder, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Brian Blanchard, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Kitty Brennan, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Gary Carlson, Fmr. Taylor County Circuit Court
Kristela Cervera, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Milton Childs, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Juan Colas, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Pedro Colon, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Charles Constantine, Fmr. Racine County Circuit Court
David Conway, Dane County Circuit Court
Laura Crivello, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Rick Cveykus, Marathon County Circuit Court
John Damon, Fmr. Trempealeau County Circuit Court
Jack Davilla, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Jeff Davis, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Robert DeChambeau, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
David Deininger, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Jean Dimotto, Fmr. Milwaukee County Circuit Court
John Dimotto, Fmr. Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Joe Donald, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Mike Fitzpatrick, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals
David Flanagan, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Mel Flanagan, Fmr. Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Ness Flores, Fmr. Waukesha County Circuit Court
Jorge Fragoso, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Jacob Frost, Dane County Circuit Court
Mark Frankel, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Shelley Gaylord, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Sara Geenan, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Molly Gena, Milwaukee Municipal Court
Dan George, Fmr. Columbia County Circuit Court
Rachel Graham, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
David Hansher, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Paul Higginbotham, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Stephanie Hilton, Dane County Circuit Court appointee
Douglas Hoffer, Eau Claire County Circuit Court
Greg Huber, Fmr. Marathon County Circuit Court
John Hyland, Dane County Circuit Court
Ben Jones, Dane County Circuit Court appointee
Nidhi Kashyap, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Katie Kegel, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Joan Kessler, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Jean Kies, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Robert Kinney, Fmr. Oneida County Circuit Court
JoAnne Kloppenburg, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Barbara Kluka, Fmr. Kenosha County Circuit Court
Lori Kornblum, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Jeffrey Kremers, Fmr. Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Rhonda Lanford, Dane County Circuit Court
Nicolas McNamara, Dane County Circuit Court
John Manydeeds, Eau Claire County Circuit Court
Mark McGinnis, Outagamie County Circuit Court
Mitch Metropulos, Outagamie County Circuit Court
Everett Mitchell, Dane County Circuit Court
Daniel Moeser, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Louis Molepske, Portage County Circuit Court
Reyna Morales, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Ashley Morse, Rock County Circuit Court
Jennifer Nashold, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Rick Niess, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Ryan Nilsestuen, Dane County Circuit Court
Sarah O’Brien, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Suzanne O’Neill, Marathon County Circuit Court
Ann Peacock, Dane County Circuit Court
Gregory A. Peterson, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Williams Pocan, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Raphael Ramos, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Frank Remington, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Josann Reynolds, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
David Rice, Fmr. Monroe County Circuit Court
Darcy Rood, Fmr. Vernon County Circuit Court
Diane Schlipper, Dane County Circuit Court
Gary Sherman, Fmr. Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Diane Sorensen, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Lisa Stark, Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Susan Steingas, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Maryann Sumi, Fmr. Dane County Circuit Court
Angela Sutkiewicz, Sheboygan County Circuit Court
Lena Taylor, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Nia Trammell, Dane County Circuit Court
John Ullsvik, Fmr. Jefferson County Circuit Court
Tim Van Akkren, Sheboygan County Circuit Court
Mary Wagner, Fmr. Kenosha County Circuit Court
Scott Wales, Fox Point Municipal Court
Joseph Wall, Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Maxine White, Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief
Mario White, Dane County Circuit Court
Beverly Wickstrom, Eau Claire County Circuit Court
Thomas Wolfgram, Fmr. Ozaukee County Circuit Court
John Zuidmulder, Brown County Circuit Court
About Judge Chris Taylor: Judge Chris Taylor is a lifelong advocate for justice, fairness, and protecting the rights of all people. As a judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, she brings a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to ensuring everyone gets a fair shot in our judicial system.
Taylor has had a thirty-year diverse legal career. In 2020, Judge Taylor was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the Dane County circuit court, and she was elected to that position the following year. In 2003, Judge Taylor was elected by voters in twenty-four counties to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, where she currently sits. Her judicial philosophy is people-centered, grounded in making sure individuals get a fair chance in our courts, and that their constitutional rights are protected. She knows how important it is for our courts to be places where people feel heard, respected, and treated equally under the law. She is a strong advocate for maintaining the independence of the judiciary, which must also serve as a check on the other branches of government.
Judge Taylor has also been a champion for public safety and victims’ rights. From working to improve protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, to protecting the safety of our communities, she believes everyone has a right to be safe in their home and in their community.
Prior to joining the bench, Judge Taylor served nearly a decade in the Wisconsin State Assembly, where she used her legal training to protect and enhance people’s rights, strengthen our democracy, and ensure access to affordable health care and fair wages. Prior to her legislative work, she was an attorney and policy director for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, where she defended constitutional rights and advocated for improved healthcare access.
Judge Taylor lives in Madison with her husband and their two sons. More information about her campaign is available online at ChrisForJustice.com and a high-resolution headshot is available here.
