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Elon Musk Distributes $1 Million Checks to Wisconsin Voters as Supreme Court Election Nears

The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to block Musk's controversial payments, intensifying debates over money's role in politics ahead of the pivotal judicial race.

Elon Musk presents a check for $1 million dollars during a town hall Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Musk has poured attention on Wisconsin's coming state Supreme Court election, holding a town hall in Green Bay in support of a conservative candidate.
Elon Musk presents a check for $1 million dollars to a man during a town hall Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
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Overview

  • Elon Musk personally handed $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters at a Green Bay rally, framing them as spokespeople for his political group.
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously declined to intervene in Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit challenging Musk's payments, which Kaul argued violated state laws prohibiting inducements to vote.
  • Musk has spent over $20 million supporting conservative candidate Brad Schimel, as the election could shift the court's ideological balance on issues like abortion rights and redistricting.
  • The judicial race, with $81 million in spending, is the most expensive in U.S. history, reflecting its potential impact on national politics, including congressional control.
  • Critics argue Musk's actions exemplify the influence of wealth in politics, while Musk claims the election is critical to President Trump's agenda and “the future of civilization.”