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Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Defeating Musk-Backed Candidate

The Democrat-supported victory maintains a liberal majority and marks a political setback for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

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La libérale Susan Crawford, candidate à la Cour suprême du Wisconsin, pose pour une photo avec des partisans déguisés en juges, sur le campus de l’Université du Wisconsin, à Madison le jour de l’élection.
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La magistrate démocrate Susan Crawford a remporté le siège de juge à la Cour suprême du Wisconsin, mardi 1er avril.

Overview

  • Susan Crawford, supported by Democrats, defeated conservative Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, securing a 10-year term.
  • The election, the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, saw over $98 million spent, with Elon Musk contributing $25 million to Schimel's campaign.
  • Crawford's victory preserves the court's liberal majority, preventing a conservative shift that could have impacted redistricting and abortion rights in Wisconsin.
  • Elon Musk and Donald Trump heavily emphasized the election's importance, framing it as pivotal for broader political control, but their efforts fell short.
  • The outcome raises questions about the influence of money in judicial elections and highlights concerns over Musk's potential conflicts of interest given Tesla's legal disputes in the state.