Overview

• 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.