Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The State Supreme Court also decides how federal environmental laws are implemented and how state agencies enforce environmental protections. There will likely be cases that will decide LGBTQ+ rights, abortion access, Act 10 and labor rights, and many more cases that impact our daily lives.
We are proud to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court. With a distinguished career spanning from prosecutor to private-practice attorney to Circuit Court Judge, Judge Crawford has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fairness, justice, and the protection of basic rights.
The balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will be decided on April 1. This is your opportunity to preserve a pro-democracy, pro-conservation majority that will protect Wisconsin’s future for the next generation.
There are sure to be cases before the court that will impact Wisconsin’s ability to fight climate change, continue to invest in clean energy, protect our drinking water, and protect our right to vote.
Hold corporate polluters accountable: Judge Crawford will make sure corporations that put our health at risk with illegal, toxic pollution are forced to clean up and pay for the damage they create.
Represent all Wisconsinites: Judge Crawford will preserve our democracy, protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people, fight for workers rights, and keep our communities safe.
Judge Crawford grew up in Chippewa Falls. Her career began as an Assistant Attorney General with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, where she prosecuted hundreds of tough criminal cases, holding criminals accountable and ensuring the law was upheld. Her time leading criminal appeals and working with prosecutors, public defenders, and victim advocates across Wisconsin gave her a deep understanding of our justice system.
In her leadership roles at the Department of Corrections and Department of Natural Resources, Judge Crawford prioritized public service before transitioning to private practice, where she defended voting and workers' rights and worked with Planned Parenthood to protect reproductive healthcare access.
As a Dane County Circuit Court Judge, she presided over high-stakes trials, including homicide, sexual assault, and domestic violence cases, always prioritizing impartiality and the rule of law. Her approach to justice is rooted in fairness and a commitment to getting the facts right – an approach that will also help protect Wisconsin’s environment from corporate interests determined to buy access to the highest highest court in Wisconsin.
Judge Crawford is the only candidate we trust to:
Stand up to health insurance companies: Judge Crawford has prosecuted health care fraud and protected nursing home patients from identity theft. She won’t let insurance and pharmaceutical companies take away your healthcare.
Protect reproductive freedoms: Judge Crawford won’t let the government interfere with a woman’s decision to have an abortion. She knows that’s between the woman, her family, and her doctor.
As Scott Walker’s Attorney General,
Brad Schimel put politics and polluters first:
Judge Crawford’s opponent, Brad Schimel, is a former Attorney General under Scott Walker. Schimel built a legacy of extreme positions on environmental issues that prioritized corporate interests above the people of Wisconsin. Throughout his career, Schimel has taken actions to undermine protections for clean water, air, and public health, while aligning himself with polluting corporate interests.
From prohibiting climate change discussions to weakening environmental enforcement to challenging federal protections – Schimel’s record shows a callous disregard for the well-being of Wisconsin’s communities, its people, and its environment. The actions below demonstrate why Schimel's approach to the environment is an extremist relic of the Walker era – one that must be left behind for a cleaner, safer, brighter and more equitable future for everyone living in Wisconsin.
As Scott Walker’s Attorney General, Brad Schimel put politics and polluters first:
Let corporate polluters off the hook: Brad Schimel was soft on crime when corporate donations flowed in. After receiving $2.2 million from business and agricultural interests in his 2014 campaign, Schimel took action that removed protections for our lakes, streams, and drinking water.
Banned state workers from discussing climate change: Schimel’s denial of climate change wasn’t enough—he took it a step further by imposing a ban on climate change discussions for key public employees.
Supported ExxonMobil’s corporate climate cover-up with our tax dollars: Schimel stood by ExxonMobil when they misled investors and the public about climate change, casting doubt on the scientific consensus. This is just one example of his participation in anti-environmental lawsuits.
Gutted the Environmental Protection Unit at the Wisconsin Department of Justice: Under Schimel’s leadership, corporate polluters were shielded from accountability. He demoted or pushed out environmental attorneys and replaced them with outside lawyers to protect the interests of his corporate allies.
The choice is clear on Tuesday, April 1. Judge Susan Crawford will lead with impartiality and fairness and will reject the extremist Walker era agenda of Brad Schimel.