Just over a week after voters cast ballots in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, a candidate has entered the 2027 contest.
Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette announced Thursday that she will run for the state’s highest court, seeking to replace retiring Justice Annette Ziegler. Ziegler said in March that she would not seek another term.
Before becoming a judge, Brunette was elected Clark County district attorney as a Democrat, according to Wisconsin Public Radio.
Her announcement follows last week’s spring election, in which Chris Taylor defeated Maria Lazar to replace outgoing Justice Rebecca Bradley.
Although Wisconsin Supreme Court races are nonpartisan, candidates backed by conservatives have lost five of the past six elections. The exception was Justice Brian Hagedorn’s win over Judge Lisa Neubauer. That trend has shifted the court toward a liberal-leaning majority.
Brunette is expected to appear on the April 6, 2027 spring general election ballot.
