In a partisan race that attracted a record $45 million in spending, Democrat-backed Janet Protasiewicz defeated conservative-leaning Daniel Kelly in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, according to TMJ4 News. Protasiewicz secured 57% of the vote compared to Kelly's 43%. Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court's balance of power has flipped to liberal-leaning justices, who will now be in the majority for the first time in 15 years. Protoasiewicz's victory is expected to influence the tactics of state supreme court races in other states where supreme court justices are elected. The court's decisions could be crucial on crucial issues such as legal abortions, voting rights, and union rights, among others. The current seat opened up after Justice Patience Roggensack opted not to seek re-election, and Republicans' lead has narrowed to 3-3 on the court. Protoasiewicz's victory is considered vital, as her vote could be decisive in protecting abortion rights in the state.