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3w ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Secures Liberal Majority in Record-Breaking Election

Susan Crawford's decisive victory over Brad Schimel shifts all 72 counties left, ensures liberal control of the court until 2028, and sets a new spending record at $90 million.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel delivers his concession speech.
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Overview

  • Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel by a 10% margin, flipping several Trump-won counties and securing a 4-3 liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court until at least 2028.
  • The election saw record-breaking spending of approximately $90 million, nearly doubling the previous record for a U.S. judicial race.
  • Voter turnout surged by 28% compared to 2023, with over 2.36 million votes cast, driven by increased participation in Democratic strongholds like Milwaukee and Dane counties.
  • Suburban Milwaukee counties, historically Republican strongholds, showed significant leftward shifts, contributing to Crawford's victory.
  • Democrats framed the race as a rejection of Donald Trump and Elon Musk's influence, with Musk alone contributing $20 million to support Schimel.