Judge Susan Crawford, supported by the Democratic Party, won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, maintaining a liberal majority crucial for upcoming cases on issues like abortion rights and voter redistricting. Her narrow victory over conservative Brad Schimel was significantly influenced by Elon Musk's $21 million campaign efforts. Musk’s financial contributions, including direct payments to voters, raised legal questions. Following her win, Crawford emphasized the importance of justice and democratic integrity, underscoring the election's national implications and the stakes involving fair elections and judicial independence.
"Today Wisconsinites fended off an unprecedented attack on our democracy, our fair elections and our Supreme Court," Crawford said following her victory.
Crawford not only carried major cities, which tend to lean Democratic, but also some rural areas where Musk's political action committee America PAC committed significant resources.
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