Wisconsin's $59 Million Election Is Referendum on Trump and Musk
Wisconsin voters began casting their ballots this week in a high-stakes state Supreme Court election that has become a microcosm of the nation's political battles—one supercharged by record-breaking spending from deep-pocketed donors, including billionaire Elon Musk.
The contest between Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-supported Susan Crawford has drawn national attention, with millions pouring in from both conservative and liberal megadonors. At stake: the ideological balance of the court, which could soon weigh in on pivotal cases involving abortion, voting rights, immigration, and even former President Donald Trump's political future.
With early voting underway, Wisconsin residents voiced concerns over how national interests are influencing the race. Some voters cited the court's potential role in abortion rights and election laws, while others decried the flood of outside money swaying a state-level judicial contest.
Maggie Freespirit, 58, a retired electrician from Madison said she voted for Crawford because she knows the Democratic-backed candidate will support abortion rights.
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