Annette Ziegler
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler announced on Monday, March 9 that she will not seek reelection in 2027.
Justice Ziegler was first elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2007 with 59 percent of the vote.
She was reelected in 2017 without opposition – the only justice to not draw an opponent over the past two decades.
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Justice Ziegler statement
What they're saying:
"It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve as judge and justice for the past 30 years. I will be forever grateful to the voters who elected me twice in Washington County and then twice to serve on our state’s highest court. I am incredibly proud that in all my elections I had support from a broad spectrum of legal, civic, law enforcement and political leaders – both Democrats and Republicans – who believed in my commitment to fairness, ethics and the rule of law. I am also grateful to my colleagues on the Supreme Court, both past and present, for their faith in me by choosing me to serve as chief justice for two terms.
After three decades on the bench, now is the right time for me to step away to spend more time with my husband, kids and grandkids. I will, therefore, not be seeking reelection to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2027.
While I will not be a candidate next year, my appreciation for the people of Wisconsin and the judicial system I have been privileged to serve in remains as strong as ever. I look forward to finishing out the rest of my term on the court and handing the baton to a new justice in 2027."
Reaction
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker
"Wisconsin Republicans know a resounding rejection of their war on working people in service of their billionaire owners is coming this November and are heading for early retirement. Ziegler’s retirement is more proof that this is a five-alarm fire for the GOP and is a testament to the incredible work that WisDems and our grassroots leaders across Wisconsin have done to organize everywhere and take no election for granted. No quarter will be given to any Republican running for re-election who stands by Trump and his disastrous agenda should they choose not to join Rebecca Bradley, Annette Ziegler, Rob Hutton, and Robin Vos in an early retirement."
Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
"Justice Annette Ziegler has been an exemplary jurist and a pillar of our legal community for nearly three decades. From her distinguished service on the Washington County Circuit Court to her leadership as Chief Justice of our state’s highest court, she has consistently demonstrated what it means to be a thoughtful constitutionalist.
"Throughout her tenure, Justice Ziegler has remained steadfast in her commitment to the rule of law, always putting the written law ahead of personal or political agendas. Her career has been defined by judicial restraint and a profound respect for the constitutional boundaries that protect our democracy.
"The people of Wisconsin have been truly fortunate to have a jurist of her caliber and integrity serving on the bench. I am deeply grateful for her many years of dedicated service to our state, and I wish her nothing but the very best in her future endeavors."
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