Elon Musk’s Influence in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election
While Elon Musk’s wealth has garnered him admiration and support from Republican circles, it has not translated into success in the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election. A campaign that saw over $25 million in expenditures from Musk and affiliated groups ultimately concluded with a familiar narrative: a surge of enthusiasm from Democratic voters in Wisconsin eclipsed the Republican turnout efforts.
On the evening when Judge Susan Crawford, the liberal contender, decisively defeated Judge Brad Schimel, the conservative candidate backed by Trump, Democrats found a glimmer of hope amid losses in two special congressional elections in Florida. In those races, they managed to significantly reduce the Republican victory margins that had previously been much wider in November.
The results from that night underscored a key message that Democratic leaders have been promoting in recent weeks: their base is energized and ready to push back against a Trump administration that appears intent on dismantling significant portions of the federal government.
“Democracy is alive and roaring in the Badger State,” declared Ben Wikler, the chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. “In a moment of national darkness, Wisconsin voters lit a candle. Let the lesson of Wisconsin’s election resonate across the country.”
