“The real estate related issues that served as the basis for our endorsement have been overshadowed by other, non-real estate related issues — issues with which we do not want to be associated and that directly conflict with the principles of our organization and the values of our members,” Theo said.

Hagedorn spokesman Stephan Thompson brushed off the development Thursday, characterizing it as another smear by Hagedorn’s “liberal” opponent, Wisconsin Appeals Court Chief Judge Lisa Neubauer.

“Madison isn’t going to decide who sits on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the voters are,” Thompson said. “Lisa Neubauer and her liberal allies will do anything to take over the court, including attacks on people of faith. Despite Neubauer’s smears, Judge Hagedorn will continue to spread his message of defending the rule of law, upholding the constitution, and protecting the public.”

Hagedorn on social media Thursday characterized the reports targeting his LGBT views as a “shameful” assault on his faith.

“The Constitution provides no religious test for public office,” he wrote on Twitter. “Attacks on people of faith have no place in public life. I’ll protect the religious freedom of all people.”