Wisconsin Supreme Court Secures Liberal Majority in Record-Breaking Election

Susan Crawford's decisive victory highlights resistance to Trump and Musk's influence, ensuring progressive control on pivotal issues for three more years.

Susan Crawford defeated conservative Brad Schimel, maintaining a 4-3 liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for at least three more years.
The election, the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history at $99 million, saw voter turnout rise over 50% compared to the previous judicial election.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk supported Schimel, with Musk personally campaigning and offering controversial financial incentives, which critics labeled as vote-buying.
The court's liberal majority is expected to shape decisions on abortion rights, redistricting, and election laws, with potential national implications.
Republicans retained two congressional seats in Florida but with narrower margins, signaling possible voter dissatisfaction with the Trump administration.