Overview

• Elon Musk has contributed nearly $20 million to support conservative candidate Brad Schimel, making this the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.
• The election will determine the ideological balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, potentially shifting it from a liberal to a conservative majority.
• Democrats have intensified attacks on Musk, accusing him of attempting to 'buy' the election and labeling his actions as election meddling.
• Polls show a close race with liberal candidate Susan Crawford holding a slight lead within the margin of error as both campaigns ramp up voter mobilization.
• Musk's financial involvement has drawn additional scrutiny due to his business interests, including Tesla's legal battle with Wisconsin over direct-to-consumer auto sales.