Ann Walsh Bradley Elected Chief Justice of Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley has been elected to serve as chief justice for a two-month term starting May 1, 2025, before her retirement on July 31, 2025. She succeeds Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler and will be followed by Justice Jill J. Karofsky, who will take over as chief justice on July 1, 2025, serving until April 30, 2027. Bradley, the longest-serving liberal justice on the court, chose not to run for re-election, and her election as chief justice marks the first time a liberal has held the position since Shirley Abrahamson. This leadership change comes after a recent judicial election solidified a 4-3 liberal majority on the court. Bradley expressed her commitment to the rule of law and enhancing access to justice throughout her tenure. Karofsky, who was elected to the court in 2020, emphasized her intention to conduct court business fairly and efficiently.