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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Enters Final Week with Record Spending and High Early Turnout

The April 1 election will determine the court's ideological balance, with over $73 million spent and early voting turnout up 48% from 2023.

Carla Raupp holds a sign during a town hall meeting at the George Culver Community Library Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Sauk City, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Election worker Mike Quieto with the city of Madison puts out voting signs near the state Capitol ahead of polls opening for the first day of early voting in the race for state Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)
Eric Jones talks with John King at a barbershop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Overview

  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will decide whether liberals maintain their 4-3 majority or conservatives gain control, influencing key issues like abortion rights and redistricting.
  • Spending has surpassed $73 million, making it the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, with Elon Musk contributing over $14 million to support conservative candidate Brad Schimel.
  • Democratic candidate Susan Crawford has raised over $25 million, backed by donors like George Soros and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, while Musk and Trump have heavily endorsed Schimel.
  • Early voting turnout has surged 48% compared to the same point in 2023, with strong increases in both Democratic and Republican-leaning counties.
  • The race is framed as a referendum on Elon Musk's influence and Donald Trump's policies, with both sides intensifying efforts to mobilize voters in the final days.