Chris Taylor
Non-Partisan | Wisconsin
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chris Taylor
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2026
Election
WI Spring (Apr) - School Boards and Judicial
Race
Supreme Court
Incumbent
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EDUCATION
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SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (17)
Emily's List
Tammy Baldwin
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
End Citizens United
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (34)
Beth Meyers (2020)
Kriss Marion (2020)
Kristin Lyerly (2020)
Kristina Shelton (2020)
LaTonya Johnson (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)
Christine Sinicki (2025)
Jodi Emerson (2025)
Laborers International Union of North America (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2025)
Mark Spreitzer (2025)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
In 2020, Taylor was photographed at a gay pride event in Madison, Wisconsin.
In 2017, while in the legislature, Taylor was one of the speakers at the “Equality March for Unity and Pride.”
Chris Taylor spoke at a rally about gun-related policies saying, “What I’ve mostly seen in this building behind me is the repeal of policies like our 48-hour waiting period... We’re going to fight to get that back, along with red-flag laws.”
Crawford County v. M.W. (2025). Authored. The Court affirmed the trial court’s order ending the father’s parental rights and also affirmed the denial of his request to take back his earlier admission that legal grounds existed for termination. The Court found his admission was clear, voluntary, and knowing. The father argued the court didn’t explain the best-interest-of-the-child standard, possible outcomes, or whether he was coerced. The Court rejected these claims, finding he was properly informed, his lawyer discussed outcomes with him, and no threats or promises were made.
La Crosse County v. M.A. (2025) Authored. This Court reversed M.A.’s protective placement, ruling that the evidence was too vague to show he needed 24-hour care or was at serious risk of harm while living at home with help and medication. The court emphasized that protective placement is a major loss of liberty and requires clear proof it is necessary.
MPI Wright LLC v. Goodin Co.(2025). Authored. The Court ruled in favor of Goodin. It said the lease could not be enforced because it did not clearly state the total amount of rent, as required by Wisconsin’s statute of frauds law (§ 704.03). The lease said the rent was $5.50 per square foot, but it did not say how many square feet the building had. Because of this, someone reading the lease could not figure out the total rent from the document alone. The Court also said MPI could not use a special equity rule (§ 706.04) to fix the problem because that rule only applies to a different statute. However, the court sent the case back to let the lower court decide whether the lease could be fixed under common law contract rules.
Rise, Inc. v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (2024). Authored. The Court affirmed the circuit court and held that Wisconsin clerks cannot automatically reject absentee ballots with missing witness addresses. The Court found clerks must first assume the address is valid and follow the voter’s intent. The Court said WEC guidance telling clerks to reject these ballots went beyond its authority and conflicted with Wisconsin law. The circuit court had ruled in favor of Rise, Inc., finding WEC’s rules unlawful because the law requires clerks to presume ballots are valid.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Was Dobbs v. Jackson rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: In Dobbs, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal constitution does not confer a right to abortion.)
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Does the federal Constitution support the right to physician assisted suicide? Please explain in light of Washington v. Glucksberg (1997).
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Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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How do you view the judiciary’s role in matters of abortion regulation following Dobbs?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Do you believe religious liberty is at risk in the United States. If so, what is the judiciary's proper role in addressing this issue?
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Does the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment require government to be strictly secular or does it allow for the nation's religious heritage?
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Was Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held tha the state may not show religious hostility when enforcing anti-discrimination laws against a business owner.)
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
The burden of proof in a criminal case is generally that the state must provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Some say the reason the burden of proof is so high is because we greatly value ensuring that the innocent are not unjustly imprisoned. Please comment on this topic.
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When reviewing wrongful conviction claims, what role, if any, should judges play in determining remedies?
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2ND AMENDMENT
What is your understanding of the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Which branch of government do you believe was intended to wield the most authority?
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Describe your judicial philosophy.
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Do you believe judges should primarily apply the law according to its original public meaning, or do you believe the law evolves over time to reflect contemporary values?
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Which current or past U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
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Was Obergefell v. Hodges rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses create a right for same-sex couples to marry.)
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A. How should a judge approach a case where the constitutional or statutory text is clear on its face? B. Conversely, how should a judge proceed when the text is ambiguous or silent on a disputed issue?
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What is your view of judicial restraint versus judicial activism? How do you define each?
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What is the proper role of a judge?
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When applying or interpreting the text of a statute or constitutional provision, is it ever proper for a judge to consider present day public opinion or consequences?
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If precedent departs from the Constitution’s text or original meaning, should a judge follow it or correct the error? Please explain.
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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What is your understanding of parental rights under the Constitution regarding the upbringing of children, particularly regarding choices about education and sexual identity?
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Is gender identity a protected class under the Constitution? Please explain the constitutional basis for your view.
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