Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Securing Liberal Majority

The most expensive judicial election in U.S. history concludes with a decisive victory for liberals, rebuffing Elon Musk's $21 million campaign effort.

• Susan Crawford's victory maintains a 4-3 liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court until at least 2028, shaping key rulings on abortion rights, redistricting, and voting laws.
• The race, marked by unprecedented spending of nearly $99 million, broke records as the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.
• Elon Musk and groups aligned with him spent over $21 million to support conservative candidate Brad Schimel, including controversial direct payments to voters, which drew legal and ethical scrutiny.
• Voter turnout surged to historic levels, with some polling places in Milwaukee running out of ballots due to overwhelming participation.
• The election served as a national proxy battle over Donald Trump’s presidency and Musk’s political influence, delivering a significant blow to their agendas.

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