EMILY’s List, a major political group that looks to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights, announced Thursday that it’s endorsing Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
“EMILYs List is proud to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin state Supreme Court,” EMILY’s List President Jessica Mackler said in a statement that was first shared with The Hill.
“Judge Crawford has the experience of a former prosecutor and a judge to ensure the rights and fundamental freedoms of Wisconsinites are protected,” she continued. “As the fight continues to protect abortion access across the nation, it is imperative that we elect fair and impartial judges to state supreme courts. We are thrilled to support her in this election and look forward to holding the majority on the bench.”
Crawford is running against former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel (R) for a seat on the state’s highest court to replace retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. Democrats have coalesced around Crawford while Republicans have coalesced around Schimel, though the state Supreme Court race is technically nonpartisan.