Major national organizations are pouring resources into key judicial elections, aiming to secure liberal-controlled state supreme courts within the next two years. The strategy reflects broader efforts to influence court rulings on issues like abortion, redistricting, and voting rights through high-stakes ballot measures. With elections looming, outside spending could shift the balance in courts where narrow majorities currently hold sway. The move underscores how judicial races—often overlooked—are becoming central to partisan power struggles.


National groups are spending money in battleground judicial races with the hope of liberal majorities in two years.