In a heated debate, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel clashed over reproductive rights, billionaire donors, and the state’s ideological balance. The race, scheduled for April 1, will determine the court’s direction on issues like abortion rights, unions, and congressional maps. Crawford, a liberal judge, criticized Schimel for backing from groups associated with Elon Musk, calling him a dangerous influence, while Schimel targeted Crawford’s support from liberal billionaire George Soros. Both candidates faced questions about recusal in cases involving donors. Reproductive rights emerged as a key battleground, with the fate of Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban at stake. Crawford and Schimel sparred over their positions on abortion rights, with Crawford attacking Schimel for his comments supporting the ban and Schimel emphasizing the law’s validity. The debate also touched on other contentious issues likely to appear before the court, such as collective bargaining and congressional maps. The race, already the most expensive state Supreme Court campaign in U.S. history, is closely watched for its implications on future rulings.
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