A Dane County judge has recently struck down parts of Act 10, a Wisconsin law that limited government workers’ unions, on Monday, Dec. 2. The ruling, which declared certain sections of the law unconstitutional, has sparked controversy and is expected to lead to a state Supreme Court decision as the state legislature has appealed the ruling. With Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement, the balance of power in the court now rests with the voters. This development is expected to have a significant impact on the upcoming Supreme Court race, with both Republican and Democratic parties gearing up for a contentious campaign. Act 10, which imposed restrictions on government workers’ collective bargaining rights, led to widespread protests in Wisconsin in 2011. The law, signed by former Governor Scott Walker, had lasting effects on the state’s politics. The ruling on Act 10 also brings up other key issues, such as abortion and voting rights, which are expected to play a role in the upcoming election. Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel, a conservative, and Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, a liberal, are the primary candidates in the race. Both parties anticipate a heated and expensive campaign, with Act 10 likely to remain a central issue of contention.
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