Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful receives big endorsement from NFL legend

Former Green Bay Packers star quarterback Brett Favre threw his support behind Brad Schimel in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Favre urged Wisconsin residents to vote for the judge on April 1.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"The future of Wisconsin is at stake here," Favre said. "This is as important as the November election, and that was for the soul of America. This is for the soul of Wisconsin.

"Your vote for Brad Schimel will keep Wisconsin and America winning.