Trump and Musk Back Schimel in Pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
The race will determine the court's ideological balance as early voting continues ahead of the April 1 election.
- Donald Trump endorsed Brad Schimel, urging voters to support the conservative candidate in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
- Elon Musk amplified Trump’s endorsement on social media, calling for voter mobilization in Wisconsin.
- The election will decide the partisan majority of the court, which is currently evenly split following Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement.
- Record-breaking campaign spending has highlighted the stakes, with tens of millions of dollars invested by both sides.
- Both candidates face scrutiny over judicial records, with Susan Crawford defending past sentencing decisions and Schimel addressing criticism of his tenure as Wisconsin Attorney General.