A conservative nonprofit backed by billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk is making a significant investment in the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race, spending $1.6 million on television ads. The race, scheduled for April 1, will determine whether the court remains controlled by liberal justices or flips to a conservative majority.
Musk has publicly endorsed Brad Schimel, a Republican former state attorney general who is currently a Waukesha County judge and a supporter of President Trump. Schimel’s opponent is Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, who has the backing of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin AFL-CIO.
The influx of money from Musk and other right-wing billionaires into the race has raised concerns about outside influence and corporate dominance. Both candidates are vying for an officially nonpartisan seat left open by a retiring liberal judge.
The unprecedented spending in this race is expected to surpass previous records, with both sides receiving support from wealthy donors. The race has already drawn comparisons to the 2020 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which set a spending record of $51 million.
The involvement of Musk in state politics, along with his history of supporting Republican campaigns, is adding a new dimension to an already contentious race. As the candidates gear up for the final stretch, the outcome of this election could have far-reaching implications for Wisconsin’s judicial system and the direction of the state as a whole.
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