Brad Schimel: The WRA’s Pick for Property Rights on the Wisconsin Supreme Court

The WRA has endorsed Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court because of his record on property rights and real estate issues. The general election will be held on April 1, 2025.

Judge Schimel was appointed to the Waukesha County Circuit Court in 2018 by then-Gov. Scott Walker and was elected to the position in 2019. Before serving as a circuit court judge, he was Wisconsin’s 44th Attorney General from 2015 to 2019. Schimel began his legal career as a prosecutor in Waukesha County, where he was elected District Attorney three times.

The WRA’s strategic advocacy group interviewed Judge Schimel and recommended to the WRA board of directors a Schimel endorsement for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The board of directors subsequently voted to endorse Judge Brad Schimel.

The WRA’s endorsement decision was based on a thorough review of both candidates running for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The process included reviewing the candidates’ records, evaluating their responses to a written questionnaire, and conducting direct interviews for the soon-to-be open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In the end, Judge Schimel’s record on property rights and real estate issues along with his commitment to applying the law as written even in scenarios of personal disagreement earned him the endorsement.