Wisconsin AG Appeals to Block Elon Musk’s $1M Voter Giveaways Hours Before Green Bay Event

Musk’s cash giveaways, tied to the state Supreme Court race, face legal scrutiny over alleged violations of voter compensation laws.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed an appeal on March 30, 2025, to block Elon Musk's $1 million giveaways at a town hall event scheduled for later that day in Green Bay.
Musk plans to distribute $1 million each to two voters, initially framed as a reward for voting, later rebranded as compensation for becoming spokespeople for his PAC's petition against 'activist judges.'
Lower courts and an appellate court have already rejected Kaul's efforts, allowing Musk's controversial payments to proceed despite allegations of illegality under state law.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court race, which concludes on April 1, has drawn record-breaking spending and national attention due to its implications for abortion rights, redistricting, and voting laws.
Critics, including Senator Bernie Sanders, accuse Musk of attempting to 'buy' the election, while Musk and his allies emphasize the race's significance for judicial objectivity and national policy.