“Democrats eye state supreme court races — this year and beyond”

Key points

• Liberal groups have poured millions into battleground state supreme court races before Tuesday's elections.
• Races in North Carolina and Ohio could flip Republican-majority courts by 2028.
• ACLU and other groups are major funders, targeting multiple states for long-term influence.
• Television ads exceed $14 million across NC, Michigan, Ohio, and Montana benefiting liberal candidates.
• Republicans defend other offices, leaving fewer resources for judicial contests amid the headwinds.