George Soros and Elon Musk were both megadonors who funneled millions into the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race.
Republicans in Wisconsin's congressional delegation closely watched the heated race for a new jurist on the state's Supreme Court. The match-up between former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel and circuit court judge Susan Crawford drew national attention,
Wisconsin approved unlimited political spending. Now, as spending for its Supreme Court race surpasses more than $80 million, some campaign reformers are wondering if the state is reaching a tipping point.
Billionaires such as Elon Musk and George Soros contributed to over USD 100 million spent on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race where Democratic-backed Susan Crawford won. This unprecedented spending level is double the previous record and reflects the growing significance of state court races in crucial policy battles.
Crawford won by approximately 10% of the vote share, even as groups supporting Brad Schimel—including Musk’s America PAC—spent vastly more money.
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Spending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election has passed $90 million as of Monday, according to a tally by the Brennan Center for Justice.
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During a rally in Wisconsin, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was interrupted by a protester while discussing death threats. Musk accused George Soros of funding p