Emily’s List jumps into Wisconsin Supreme Court election with endorsement of liberal judge

The 19th: Emily’s List jumps into Wisconsin Supreme Court election with endorsement of liberal judge

By: Grace Panetta

Emily’s List is endorsing a candidate in a state judicial race for the first time in its 38-year history, backing liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz in a critical upcoming race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Emily’s List President Laphonza Butler said in a statement released Thursday that the organization, which backs Democratic women candidates who support abortion rights, was “thrilled” to endorse Protasiewicz in a pivotal Supreme Court race that will decide the ideological balance of the court — and likely determine the fate of abortion access in the state.  

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