One of the most outspoken officers who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, is emphasizing President Donald Trump's pardons in Wisconsin's high profile Supreme Court race.

Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel bring their political histories — and partisan backers —to the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. Brad Schimel reached a plea bargain with a criminal defendant whose attorney made donations to Schimel’s election campaign.

Harry Dunn criticizes efforts to "whitewash" the violent U.S. Capitol insurrection as well as the pardons granted to hundreds who took part.

Conservative candidate Brad Schimel refuses to criticize the president for freeing rioters who assaulted law enforcement officers.

The Republican-backed candidate in Wisconsin’s pivotal state Supreme Court race says he thinks anyone convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers should serve their entire sentence.

President Donald Trump's decision to pardon those who were convicted of violent crimes or pleaded guilty to committing violent crimes during the Jan. 6 attack is shaping up to

The former attorney general spoke with voters about the importance of the judicial system, prosecuting criminals, and encouraging younger voters to head to the polls .

The liberal candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court participated in a briefing with Democratic donors billed as a “chance to put two more House seats in play.”

Republicans put Pennsylvania and Wisconsin back in the win column in the 2024 presidential race. Now they’re hoping that momentum carries over to contests this year that will determine whether their state Supreme Courts retain left-leaning majorities or flip to conservative control.

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican-backed candidate ... “Presidents have the power to pardon,” said Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County judge and former Republican attorney general on a press ...

MADISON (AP) -- The Republican-backed candidate ... "Presidents have the power to pardon," said Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County judge and former Republican attorney general on a press conference ...