Wisconsin Election Results: Democratic-Backed Judge Wins, Elon Musk Stumbles

Democrat-backed judge wins in Wisconsin; liberal majority remains on Supreme Court

Wisconsin voters have elected a Democrat-backed judge to the state Supreme Court, maintaining a liberal majority on the state’s highest court. The election was the most expensive judicial election ever held in the US.

Susan Crawford is set to defeat her conservative opponent Brad Schimel, retaining a four-three liberal majority on the state Supreme Court. The election was vast in US politics, as it is in all likelihood to have an effect on the stability of energy inside the US Congress.

President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser Elon Musk was a major fundraiser in the election, and several attack ads were aired on him by Crawford’s supporters. The candidates and their allies spent a combined $100 million (around £77 million), with Musk contributing $20 million.

After three-quarters of the vote, Crawford had received about 55% of the vote, while Schimel had about 45%. Susan Crawford, the Dane County judge, supported abortion rights in her campaign and had previously worked for Planned Parenthood as a private lawyer.

The result is a blow to Trump, as Wisconsin is a key swing state that he won by less than one percent of the vote last November. However, Trump found some consolation when Republican candidates saved two congressional seats in special elections in Florida.

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Elon Musk and His Influence in the Election

Musk had spent millions of dollars to prove his political influence in this election. He was coming to the state and giving money to voters who promised to support conservative issues. Musk said the importance of this election was not limited to the state Supreme Court, but it was about control of the US Congress, where Republicans currently hold a narrow majority.

In the Democratic-leaning city of Milwaukee, the election commission on Tuesday reported a shortage of ballots due to historic and unprecedented voter turnout. Also, the state voted for a new voter ID law, which was added to the state constitution, making it difficult to change in the future. Crawford opposed this constitutional amendment.

Voters’ Views

Some voters spoke to the BBC about their concerns during an NBA game in Milwaukee. A Bucks fan named Mike McLean said, “I don’t like Musk. He’s a guy who has no regard for the common people.” Another Schimmel supporter said he was supporting Schimmel because of his loyalty to Trump.

Crawford also received help from several big donors, such as George Soros, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. However, Musk outdid all of them and donated the most money to the election campaign.

Role of the Supreme Court and future challenges

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to play a central role in a number of important cases, including abortion laws and drawing congressional boundaries. Democrats are hoping the Supreme Court will be able to challenge existing district maps in the state, as they widely expect. Republicans currently hold six of the state’s eight seats.

In the years ahead, the Supreme Court will play a role in crucial decisions for the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election.

Conclusion

Tuesday’s election proved a blow to Trump’s supporters because the victory of conservative Judge Susan Crawford, who supported him, will maintain the liberal majority on the country Supreme Court intact. This is probably to have a prime impact on the political stability within the state and will show to be critical in the upcoming elections.