Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Securing Liberal Majority
Crawford's victory over Brad Schimel preserves the court's progressive orientation, dealing a setback to Donald Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to influence the race.
- Susan Crawford, the liberal candidate, won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election with 55.5% of the vote, defeating conservative challenger Brad Schimel.
- The election outcome maintains the court's liberal majority, which has been in place since 2023 after 15 years of conservative dominance.
- Donald Trump and Elon Musk heavily supported Schimel, with Musk offering financial incentives to petition signers, a move that drew ethical criticism.
- The court is expected to rule on pivotal issues, including abortion rights, redistricting, and election laws, with potential national implications for the 2026 congressional elections.
- The race was seen as an early referendum on Trump's presidency and Musk's political influence, both of which suffered a blow with Schimel's defeat.
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