Overview

• Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, maintaining a 4-3 liberal majority until at least 2028.
• The race became the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, with nearly $99 million spent by both sides.
• Elon Musk invested over $21 million in support of Schimel, including controversial voter incentives that sparked legal challenges.
• The court's liberal majority is expected to influence key rulings on abortion rights, redistricting, and collective bargaining laws.
• The election saw unprecedented voter turnout, with Milwaukee reporting ballot shortages due to historic engagement.