Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defying Elon Musk.

 

In a major upset, Susan Crawford has won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defying Elon Musk's massive spending to oppose her ¹. Crawford, a Dane County circuit judge backed by Democrats, secured a 10-year term on the court, maintaining the liberal 4-3 majority. This victory is a significant blow to Musk, who spent over $25 million supporting Crawford's opponent, Brad Schimel.

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Crawford's win has significant implications for Wisconsin's highest court, which could decide cases on abortion rights, unions, collective bargaining rights, and congressional maps ¹. Despite Musk's efforts, Democrats held a narrow ad spending advantage, with groups blasting Musk for trying to "buy" the election. Crawford's victory also marks a setback for Trump, who endorsed Schimel in the final stretch of the race. As Crawford takes office in August, she'll play a crucial role in shaping Wisconsin's legal landscape.