Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Draws Record Spending and National Attention

Elon Musk's political action committees and Democratic donors escalate funding in a pivotal election shaping key state policies.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 will determine the ideological balance of the court, impacting major cases on abortion, redistricting, union rights, and election laws.
Conservative candidate Brad Schimel has received over $4 million in support from Elon Musk's PACs, including America PAC and Building America's Future, which have funded ads and voter outreach.
Liberal candidate Susan Crawford has received significant backing from Democratic donors, including George Soros and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, with over $3 million contributed by the state Democratic Party.
Musk's involvement has drawn criticism, with Crawford accusing him of attempting to influence the court for personal and political gain, particularly regarding Tesla's pending lawsuit against Wisconsin over dealership restrictions.
Musk-funded ads attacking Crawford faced backlash after mistakenly using a photo of a different Susan Crawford, highlighting concerns about the accuracy and ethics of campaign advertising.