Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Tests Musk's Political Influence

The April 1 election will decide the court's ideological majority and address key issues like abortion, redistricting, and Musk's growing role in state politics.

Elon Musk has invested over $10 million through conservative groups to support Brad Schimel in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, making it the most expensive judicial election in state history.
The election will determine the court's 4-3 ideological majority, with major implications for abortion access, redistricting, and labor rights in Wisconsin.
Democrats are framing the race as a referendum on Musk and Donald Trump, tying Schimel to both figures and emphasizing Musk's unpopularity among Wisconsin voters.
Polling shows that both candidates, Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel, remain relatively unknown to many voters, with significant outside spending shaping public perceptions.
The race is seen as a national test of political strategies in a battleground state, with implications for upcoming elections and Musk's broader influence on American politics.