What to know about Tuesday’s elections in Wisconsin, Georgia

Voters in Wisconsin and northwest Georgia will head to the polls on Tuesday to weigh in on contests that could offer insights into the political winds in two key swing states heading into the 2026 midterms.

In the Badger State, voters will pick a new state Supreme Court justice, possibly expanding the court’s liberal majority, in an election that comes a year after tech billionaire and former Trump administration official Elon Musk’s failed high-profile effort to add a conservative to the court.  

Meanwhile, in Georgia, a special election runoff will decide who replaces former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) three months after she left Washington amid a feud with President Trump.

Here’s what to know about Tuesday’s races: 

Trump keeps distance in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Trump has notably stayed mum in Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race, where the Democratic-backed candidate, Chris Taylor, is competing against conservative Maria Lazar for an open seat on the high court. 

The race has drawn notably less attention than last year’s election for another seat on the state Supreme Court, largely because this year’s race won’t impact which faction controls the majority. 

Liberals currently enjoy a 4-3 edge on the Badger State’s high court. However, if Taylor wins Tuesday’s election, that lead would expand to 5-2. 

Trump’s decision not to endorse Lazar marks a departure from his 2025 stance. Trump, as well as Musk, were deeply involved in Wisconsin’s judicial race — which broke spending records.

The president’s move, however, may be rooted in his rising unpopularity in the state, where he sees low approval ratings.

A Marquette Law School poll released last month showed Trump at a 42 percent approval rating and 56 percent disapproval rating in the state. The polling is a far cry from February 2025, when a similar survey showed the president at a 48 percent........

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