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Susan Crawford Secures Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat in Historic Election

The Democratic victory preserves a progressive majority, delivering a setback to Trump and Musk after record-breaking campaign spending.

  • Susan Crawford's victory ensures a 4-3 progressive majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, influencing key issues like abortion rights and redistricting.
  • The election, the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, saw over $98 million spent, with $53 million supporting conservative Brad Schimel.
  • Elon Musk personally contributed over $25 million to Schimel's campaign, drawing criticism for attempting to 'buy' the election.
  • High voter turnout reflected strong Democratic mobilization, framing the election as a referendum on the Trump-Musk administration's early months.
  • Speculation grows over Musk's future in the Trump administration following the defeat and his polarizing political involvement.
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