The four candidates for the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court met for a candidate forum on January 9, hosted by WisPolitics. Each candidate was given time to make an opening statement and to respond to the moderators’ questions, which covered topics including judicial philosophy, independence and impartiality, recusal standards based on contributions to a judge’s campaign, redistricting, and voting rights.

Inauguration Day in Wisconsin took place on January 3. Democratic incumbents Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul began their second terms in office. Inauguration Day also marked the beginning of the 2023-24 Session of the Wisconsin Legislature, and 31 new members were sworn in, nearly 25 percent of the Legislature’s total membership.