Molly Beck

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

MADISON - State appeals court Judges Brian Hagedorn and Lisa Neubauer have each raised more than $1 million in their bids for a seat on the state Supreme Court since the race began last year.

Neubauer raised $1.7 million, leading Hagedorn's $1.3 million in total fundraising.

Hagedorn and Neubauer — colleagues on the District 2 Court of Appeals — are seeking a 10-year term on the state's highest court in an April 2 election.

The candidates' final fundraising reports ahead of the election are due Monday.

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Neubauer's total fundraising includes $866,030 the campaign raised since February and $250,000 Neubauer loaned to the campaign at its outset. The campaign has $615,435 in cash on hand, according to the campaign.

Hagedorn raised $747,182 in that time, and has $375,987 in cash, according to his campaign.

Both candidates are seeking to replace retiring liberal Justice Shirley Abrahamson, who has been on the court for 43 years.

Neubauer is getting backing from liberals and Hagedorn from conservatives.

The April election will determine whether conservatives maintain their 4-3 majority or expand it to 5-2.

The candidates' final debate is Tuesday.