In a unanimous decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a last-minute attempt by the state’s Democratic attorney general to stop Elon Musk from giving $1 million checks to two voters was rejected. The court determined that Musk’s offer did not violate state law prohibiting the offering of anything of value to induce voting. Two lower courts had also previously rejected the legal challenge by the attorney general.
During a rally in Green Bay, Musk handed out $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters while wearing a foam cheesehead hat, designating them as spokespeople for his political group. Musk emphasized the importance of the judicial race in Wisconsin, as the outcome could potentially impact redistricting and party representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election, with ideological control at stake, is set for Tuesday and is the most expensive judicial election in American history, with over $81 million spent. The court’s liberal justices have endorsed Democratic-backed candidate Susan Crawford, while one conservative justice has endorsed Brad Schimel, supported by President Trump and Musk.
The court’s decision to allow Musk’s $1 million giveaway highlights the political implications such gestures can have in crucial judicial races, with the potential impact on issues like abortion rights, redistricting, and voting rules that could shape future elections. The involvement of high-profile donors such as Musk raises questions about the influence of money in judicial elections and its impact on the judiciary’s independence and objectivity.
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