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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Draws National Attention Over Billionaire Influence and Key Issues

The April 1 election could shift the court's ideological balance, impacting abortion access, redistricting, and voting rights in the battleground state.

FILE - This combination of file photos shows Brad Schimel, former Republican attorney general Brad Schimel, in Madison, Wis., Jan. 5, 2015, and Susan Crawford in June 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, Susan Crawford for Wisconsin, File)
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Madison Bianca Lynn Breeze will host a Drag Bingo night fundraiser for liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford.

Overview

  • Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are competing for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat in a race that could determine the court's ideological direction.
  • The election has attracted over $40 million in spending, with significant contributions from conservative groups linked to Elon Musk and liberal donors like George Soros and J.B. Pritzker.
  • Key issues at stake include abortion access, with the court potentially reviewing cases related to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion law, as well as redistricting and voting rights.
  • Elon Musk's influence in the race has sparked criticism from Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders, who accuses Musk of trying to 'buy elections' with his financial backing of Schimel.
  • Both candidates emphasize their independence, with Crawford highlighting her record on rights advocacy and Schimel pledging to uphold the law without personal bias.