With the sudden death of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice N. Patrick Crooks last week, Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants for appointment to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Earlier this week, four nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations urged Walker to appoint someone as an interim justice who has not declared to run in the 2016 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
There are currently three individuals who have announced they will run in the 2016 election, but several advocacy groups, such as Common Cause in Wisconsin, have asked for a replacement justice who will reflect Crooks’ values to serve until the citizens of Wisconsin can vote for Crook’s successor in 2016.
Opponents said in a letter to Walker that not choosing an interim justice would intensify partisanship, polarization and perpetuate the low citizen confidence in the court.
While applications have been opened to the public, it does not ensure whether or not Walker will appoint a public applicant over the three established candidates.
