01-04-2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention, record spending
(WFRV) — Wisconsin's state Supreme Court race is once again in the national spotlight.
The contest between Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel will determine whether the seven-member court remains under liberal control or if conservatives reclaim the majority they lost two years ago.
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With record-breaking spending, the race rivals last year's contest. Even Elon Musk has invested millions into the nonpartisan election, emphasizing at a recent Green Bay event that the outcome could have national implications.
'Normally, an election for a judge would not be that big of a deal. It just so happens in this case, it could decide the control of the U.S. House of Representatives,' Musk said.
While Musk's supporters gathered inside the KI Convention Center, protesters outside voiced their opposition, holding signs that read 'Wisconsin is not for sale' and 'Musk, get your hands off America.'
The race has also dominated the airwaves with attack ads, as Schimel's campaign warns about Crawford and Crawford's team accuses Schimel of corruption.
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Musk's affiliated groups have spent over $17 million supporting Schimel, while Crawford, backed by liberal billionaires like George Soros, has emerged as the campaign's biggest spender with more than $20 million.
The race has already shattered the previous spending record of $56 million set in 2023 for the high court.
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