Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over $2M Incentive Offer in Wisconsin Election

Musk's clarified promise to reward petition signers opposing 'activist judges' draws accusations of corruption and illegal election interference.

Elon Musk initially announced a $2 million reward for voters in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election but later revised the offer to target petition signers opposing 'activist judges.'
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has accused Musk's actions of constituting an illegal vote-buying scheme under state law prohibiting financial incentives for voting.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election, scheduled for March 31, 2025, is a pivotal event that could shift the court's ideological balance toward conservatives.
Musk's involvement has raised concerns about his business interests, as Tesla is currently involved in legal disputes in Wisconsin that may reach the state Supreme Court.
Susan Crawford, the Democratic candidate, criticized Musk's actions as an attempt to 'buy' the election to secure favorable rulings for Tesla's legal challenges.