In the high-stakes race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, billionaire megadonors are playing a significant role in influencing the outcome. The upcoming election between Judge Susan Crawford and Judge Brad Schimel on April 1 will determine whether the court, currently under liberal control, will flip to a conservative majority. The race, labeled nonpartisan but heavily influenced by political donors, has attracted attention from national figures like Elon Musk.
Campaign finance reports reveal substantial donations from deep-pocketed donors on both sides. Democratic donors like George Soros and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker have contributed large sums to the Wisconsin Democratic Party, which in turn has supported Crawford’s campaign. On the Republican side, billionaire businesswoman Diane Hendricks and other prominent donors have backed Schimel.
Both candidates have raised millions for their campaigns, with Crawford receiving significant support from the state Democratic Party and Schimel benefiting from contributions from the Wisconsin Republican Party. The outcome of the race is crucial as the Supreme Court plays a key role in deciding contentious issues like abortion rights, union laws, and redistricting.
With the 2023 race being the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race is expected to surpass it in terms of fundraising. The influence of wealthy donors on the outcome of the election raises concerns about the role of money in shaping the judiciary in the state.
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