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Chris Taylor (Wisconsin)
2023 - Present
2029
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Chris Taylor is a judge for District IV of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. She assumed office on August 1, 2023. Her current term ends on July 31, 2029.
Taylor is running for election for judge of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
On June 11, 2020, Gov. Tony Evers (D) appointed Taylor to the Dane County Circuit Court to replace Jill Karofsky, who was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Prior to her appointment, Taylor was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: Wisconsin Supreme Court elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on April 7, 2026.
General election for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Chris Taylor is running in the general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 7, 2026.
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Endorsements
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- U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D)
2023
See also: Wisconsin intermediate appellate court elections, 2023
General election
General election for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District IV
Chris Taylor won election in the general election for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District IV on April 4, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 99.0 | 412,491 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 4,362 | ||
| Total votes: 416,853 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Chris Taylor advanced from the primary for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District IV.
Endorsements
Taylor received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Municipal elections in Dane County, Wisconsin (2021)
General election
General election for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 12
Incumbent Chris Taylor won election in the general election for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 12 on April 6, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 99.1 | 80,833 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 737 | ||
| Total votes: 81,570 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chris Taylor advanced from the primary for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 12.
2020
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2020
Chris Taylor did not file to run for re-election.[3]
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76
Incumbent Chris Taylor won election in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Taylor (D) | 98.4 | 36,891 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 587 | ||
| Total votes: 37,478 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76
Incumbent Chris Taylor advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Taylor | 100.0 | 12,882 |
| Total votes: 12,882 | |||
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2016
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Chris Taylor defeated Jon Rygiewicz in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 general election.[4][5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Chris Taylor Incumbent |
83.02% | 33,628 | |
| Republican | Jon Rygiewicz | 16.98% | 6,877 | |
| Total Votes | 40,505 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Elections Commission | ||||
Incumbent Chris Taylor ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Chris Taylor Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jon Rygiewicz ran unopposed in the Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jon Rygiewicz (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Incumbent Chris Taylor was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Taylor was unopposed in the general election,[8][9] and was re-elected for another term.[10]
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Taylor won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76. Taylor ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Chris Taylor Incumbent |
99.1% | 31,663 | |
| - | Scattering | 0.9% | 285 | |
| Total Votes | 31,948 | |||
2011
Taylor defeated five other opponents in the July 12, 2011 special election primary. She was unopposed in the August 9, 2011, special general election.[13][14]
Campaign themes
2026
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2023
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2021
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2020
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State legislative tenure
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 13.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor policy.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against MMAC's position.
- Legislators are scored on their votes by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association on legislation related to Wisconsin's law enforcement community.
2019
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In 2019, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7, 2019 through January 13, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 16 through March 27. Special sessions were held from January 1 through February 27 and from March 15 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 3 through December 31. There were also special sessions. The first special session was January 5. The second special session was August 1 through September 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 15.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 4.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wisconsin State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 16.
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Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Taylor was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Finance Committee
- Joint Legislative Council Committee
- Federalism and Interstate Relations Committee
- Review of Administrative Rules Committee
- Public Benefit Reform Committee
- Finance Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Campaigns and Elections |
| • Children and Families |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
| • Joint Finance |
| • Joint Legislative Council |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Children and Families |
| • Family Law |
| • Health |
| • Labor |
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ WBAY, "Evers appoints state Rep. Chris Taylor to circuit court," June 11, 2020
- ↑ NBC15, "State Rep. Chris Taylor formally resigns ahead of Dane County Circuit Court appointment," June 19, 2020
- ↑ NBC15, "State Rep. Chris Taylor not seeking re-election in 2020," March 26, 2020
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2016 General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed November 4, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Elections Commission, "2016 Fall General Election Results," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidate Tracking by Office," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Wisconsin Elections and Ethics Commission, "2016 Partisan Primary," accessed September 16, 2016
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "2014 Partisan Primary Candidates," accessed June 19, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall Partisan Primary," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "2012 Fall General Election," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ G.A.B. Canvass Reporting System, "Canvass Results for 2011 SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION ASSEMBLY 48," July 12, 2011
- ↑ Wisconsin State Journal, "Taylor wins uncontested race for 48th Assembly District," August 9, 2011
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Family Action, "2015-2016 legislative scorecard," accessed May 31, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Michael Fitzpatrick |
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District IV 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Dane County Circuit Court Branch 12 2020-2023 |
Succeeded by Ann Peacock |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 2011-2020 |
Succeeded by - |
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