Election 2007 State Supreme Court; Ziegler Wins Court Seat; Expensive Race Ends with Decisive Victory

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Madison - Washington County Circuit Judge Annette Ziegler won a seat Tuesday on the state Supreme Court by a wide margin, besting Madison attorney Linda Clifford in the most expensive high-court race in state history.

With 98% of precincts reporting, Ziegler had 58% of the vote to Clifford's 42%, according to unofficial vote tallies.

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Election 2007 State Supreme Court; Ziegler Wins Court Seat; Expensive Race Ends with Decisive Victory

Ziegler will replace retiring Justice Jon P. Wilcox on Aug. 1.

She carried forward her momentum from the Feb. 20 primary, when she captured twice as many votes as Clifford.

Observers view Tuesday's election as the first round in a two- round fight. Business groups concerned abo...

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