MADISON, WI (WSAU) — A former Marathon County Circuit Court Judge who has served three terms on the state’s highest court won’t seek a fourth.
Ann Walsh Bradly will not run for re-election in 2025, saying it has been the “honor of a lifetime” to serve the people of Wisconsin from the bench.
She started her career in a Marathon County Circuit Court in 1985 and was elected to the state’s highest court ten years later. Walsh Bradly notes that in the 177-year history of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, only four justices have served longer terms than her.
Bradly said her decision did not come lightly and came after “careful consideration and reflection. I know I can win re-election but it is time to pass the torch and [bring] fresh perspectives back to the court.”
Governor Tony Evers released a statement praising Bradley. “A former educator and one of the first women elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Honorable Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is a trailblazer who has always been dedicated to supporting women in the law and on the bench across Wisconsin. Her commitment to justice, being an independent and fair jurist, and upholding the rule of law has rightfully earned her the respect of her colleagues, folks across our state, and across the political spectrum.”
She adds that her next chapter will include public service guided by the same principles of justice, fairness, and dedication that have defined her tenure on the court.
Bradley’s tenure on the court will end on July 31st, 2025. The election for her seat will be held on April 1st of that same year, alongside other non-partisan local races across the state.
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