Fact Check: "Wisconsin has state Supreme Court elections scheduled every year from 2026 to 2030."
What We Know
Wisconsin is set to hold state Supreme Court elections in the years 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Specifically, the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court election is scheduled for April 7, 2026, where one justice will be elected for a ten-year term. The incumbent, Rebecca Bradley, has announced her intention to run for re-election. Following this, elections will also occur in 2027, 2028, and 2029, as confirmed by multiple sources, including PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio.
However, it is important to note that while elections are scheduled for these years, the claim does not specify that there will be elections every year from 2026 to 2030. The election in 2030 is not confirmed or scheduled as of now, making the claim somewhat misleading.
Analysis
The claim that Wisconsin has Supreme Court elections scheduled every year from 2026 to 2030 is partially true. While it is accurate that elections are scheduled for 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029, the assertion that there will be an election in 2030 lacks confirmation. The elections in 2026 through 2029 are part of a continuous cycle that has been established, as noted in the 2026 Wisconsin elections documentation.
The primary source of information regarding the election schedule comes from Wikipedia, which is generally reliable for basic information but should be cross-referenced with official state election resources or news articles for the most accurate and updated information. The additional sources, such as PBS and Wisconsin Public Radio, provide further confirmation of the elections from 2025 to 2029, reinforcing the idea of a cycle of elections but not extending it to 2030.
Conclusion
The verdict is Partially True. While it is correct that Wisconsin will hold state Supreme Court elections in 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029, the claim that elections are scheduled every year until 2030 is misleading, as there is no confirmed election for that year.
