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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Sees Record Spending and National Focus

Early voting begins in a $59 million contest between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel, with the court's ideological balance and key state and national issues at stake.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel participates in a debate against Susan Crawford, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford participate in a debate Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford are seen before a debate Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Milwaukee.
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Overview

  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court race will determine the court's ideological balance, currently leaning liberal, with major implications for abortion rights, voting laws, and redistricting.
  • Record-breaking $59 million in spending has been reported, with significant contributions from national megadonors including Elon Musk and George Soros.
  • Elon Musk-affiliated groups have contributed over $11 million to support Brad Schimel, raising concerns about outside influence in a state-level judicial race.
  • Susan Crawford's campaign ads accuse Schimel of corruption, citing his handling of plea deals and untested rape kits during his tenure as a prosecutor.
  • Both campaigns are intensifying turnout efforts as early voting begins, with the election seen as a proxy battle for broader national political conflicts.