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Elon Musk Distributes $1M Checks to Wisconsin Voters Ahead of Historic Supreme Court Election

The Wisconsin Supreme Court allowed Musk's controversial giveaways to proceed, solidifying his role in the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.

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Elon Musk steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on March 22, 2025.
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.

Overview

  • Elon Musk handed out $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters at a rally on Sunday, framing the payments as rewards for serving as spokespeople for his petition against 'activist judges.'
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously rejected Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit to block the giveaways, declining to provide a rationale for its decision.
  • This judicial race has set a record as the most expensive in U.S. history, with over $81 million spent and Musk contributing more than $20 million to support conservative candidate Brad Schimel.
  • The election will determine the ideological balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which is expected to rule on pivotal issues such as abortion rights, redistricting, and union power.
  • Musk's involvement has drawn national attention and criticism, with opponents accusing him of attempting to buy political influence and sway the court's decisions in favor of his business and political interests.