Overview

• Susan Crawford's win on March 31, 2025, preserved a 4-3 liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, ensuring influence over key issues like abortion rights and redistricting.
• The Wisconsin Supreme Court race became the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, with over $99 million spent by candidates and outside groups.
• Elon Musk contributed over $21 million to support conservative candidate Brad Schimel, while George Soros backed Crawford, showcasing the growing nationalization of state judicial elections.
• Kansas Republicans are pushing to replace the state's merit-based judicial appointment system with elections, drawing criticism over potential politicization and increased campaign spending.
• Attention now shifts to Pennsylvania's November 2025 Supreme Court election, where significant spending and national political stakes are anticipated.