Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Nears Record-Breaking Finish

The April 1 election could shift the court's ideological balance, with national figures and unprecedented spending shaping the contest.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race will determine the ideological majority in a currently evenly split court, influencing key issues like redistricting and abortion laws.
Early voting has begun, and recent polling shows a tight race, with liberal candidate Susan Crawford slightly ahead within the margin of error.
Conservative Brad Schimel has received endorsements from Donald Trump and Elon Musk, with Musk's PACs contributing over $13 million to his campaign.
Susan Crawford's campaign has been supported by $1 million from George Soros, drawing criticism from conservative opponents.
The race has become the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, surpassing $76 million in spending, highlighting its national political significance.