(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin Supreme Court debate scheduled for Wednesday night was delayed after candidate Chris Taylor said that she could not attend and was diagnosed with kidney stones after visiting urgent care.
The debate will now occur at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 at WISN-TV with no audience.
NEW: The Wisconsin Supreme Court debate is rescheduled for next Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. between Maria Lazar and Chris TaylorThe debate will be held at WISN-TV with no audience, instead of Marquette Law School, because of the last minute change and scheduling conflicts— Matt Smith (@mattsmith_news) March 25, 2026
“This afternoon Judge Taylor was diagnosed with kidney stones and will rest and recover for the next couple days before returning to the campaign trail,” Taylor’s campaign said in a statement. “Judge Taylor will soon launch a statewide tour to meet voters across Wisconsin and we are committed to rescheduling today’s debate next week on a date that works for WISN, debate partners, and our opponent’s campaign. We appreciate everyone who has reached out to wish Judge Taylor well and we’re looking forward to a quick recovery.”
The debate Wednesday night was the first scheduled debate heading into the April 7 election. Early voting has begun in the race.
Taylor’s campaign said that an update on her condition will be released when it is available.
Taylor, a former Democratic state representative, widened her margin of lead over conservative Maria Lazar with 23% of voters compared to Lazar’s 17% in a Marquette Poll released on Tuesday.
“While we hope Chris Taylor gets well soon, votes are already being cast for this election,” Republican Party of Wisconsin Spokesperson Anika Rickard said in a statement. “This debate would allow Wisconsinites to hear Chris Taylor answer for her far-left record, and we hope it gets rescheduled soon.”
The court currently has four liberal members and three conservative justices and this election is to fill the seat of conservative Rebecca Bradley. Conservative Annette Ziegler has announced that she will not run again in 2027.
