The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election between liberal judge Janet Protasiewicz and conservative judge Dan Kelly may have a significant impact on the state's future. The $45 million election resulted in Protasiewicz's victory and the flip of the balance of power on the swing state's highest court. The newly established 4-3 progressive majority could determine the future of abortion rights, election laws, and voting rights in the state. Protasiewicz's views on abortion rights were highlighted in more than $10 million in ads aired during the election, making her the potential deciding vote when significant abortion issues reach Wisconsin's highest court. Additionally, Democrats are eager to challenge Republican-drawn district lines. With the newly established progressive majority, the state Supreme Court could recognize these extreme gerrymanders as violating state law. Finally, the state's election laws may have significant implications for the 2024 presidential election, as Wisconsin is expected to be a crucial battleground state. Democrats push for laws that make it easier for people to vote, while Republicans tend to do the opposite, making this a crucial issue on the Supreme Court's docket.