Judge Janet Protasiewicz has made no secret of her personal political beliefs on a variety of issues including election law. Last year, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled absentee ballot drop boxes unconstitutional by a slim 4-3 decision. The issue could be brought before the court again in the future and Protasiewicz's strong support from liberal entities that are in favor of the drop boxes has been a cause for concern for some.
Terry Schilling, the president of American Principles Project, criticized Judge Janet Protasiewicz's candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, saying that she posed a threat to parental rights in education. Schilling pointed out that parents in Wisconsin have the ability to choose the right school for their children, such as avoiding underperforming schools or places like Madison East High School, which recently put on a drag show event. Schilling said that Protasiewicz may vote to end Wisconsin's school choice program if she is elected.
According to Wisconsin statutes, it is the responsibility of a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to remain impartial and adhere to the law as defined by the Wisconsin Constitution, not play politics.
Wisconsin collected $2.8 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
According to a complaint filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Mayor Eric Genrich may have violated a Wisconsin law when he used taxpayer funds to send out an e-newsletter to a large audience, while running for re-election. The Wisconsin Ethics Commission's initial review found that the complaint was sufficient to proceed to consideration by the Commission.
Abortion has been at the heart of the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court between Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Justice Dan Kelly. Several national abortion rights groups have publicly endorsed Protasiewicz for the open seat on the court.