Trump Endorses Schimel in Record-Breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

The endorsement intensifies a tight contest that could shift the court's ideological balance and influence national political dynamics.

Donald Trump endorsed conservative Brad Schimel, urging early voting in the April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
The race has become the most expensive judicial contest in U.S. history, with over $76 million spent by both campaigns and major contributions from Elon Musk and George Soros.
The election will determine the ideological balance of the court, currently evenly split after the retirement of liberal Justice Ann Walsh Bradley.
Key issues at stake include redistricting, abortion, and union rights, with potential implications for U.S. House seats and the 2026 midterms.
Both candidates face scrutiny over judicial records and donor influence, with Schimel defending his prosecutorial history and Crawford criticized for lenient sentencing.