Susan Crawford's Victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Shakes Political Landscape
Wow, what a night for Wisconsin and for the future of its Supreme Court! In a historic and highly contested race, liberal Judge Susan Crawford emerged victorious over conservative candidate Brad Schimel, who had the backing of none other than billionaire Elon Musk. This wasn’t just any election—this was the most expensive judicial race in American history, with over $80 million spent to sway voters. But in the end, Wisconsin voters sent a clear message: democracy is not for sale.
Crawford, a respected liberal judge from Dane County, took the stage in Madison to declare victory, emphasizing that her win was a stand against what she called an "unprecedented attack on our democracy." Her opponent, Schimel, a former Republican attorney general, conceded the race, acknowledging that the numbers simply weren’t in his favor. With more than 84% of the vote counted, Crawford led by nearly 10 percentage points—a decisive win in a race that became a national battleground.
One of the biggest stories of this election was Musk’s deep involvement. He and affiliated groups poured more than $20 million into supporting Schimel’s candidacy, using strategies that included financial incentives to sway voters. Democrats seized on this, using Musk’s involvement as a rallying point to mobilize grassroots support. The result? A surge in voter turnout, particularly in Milwaukee, where election officials reported an unprecedented demand for ballots.
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Musk didn’t hold back after the loss, taking to social media to call the election a result of "corruption of the judiciary" by liberals. Despite his financial backing and strategic efforts, Wisconsin voters rejected what many saw as an outside influence trying to manipulate their state’s judicial system.
The stakes of this election were incredibly high. With Crawford’s win, liberals maintain a 4-3 majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a critical balance that could shape decisions on abortion rights, labor laws, and potentially even the redrawing of congressional districts—something that could shift power at the national level. For Democrats, this victory is a sign of growing resistance to conservative influence in the judiciary, especially from figures like Musk and Trump, who have been actively trying to sway state-level politics.
As for the Republican response? Some brushed off the loss as an isolated event, arguing that it doesn’t necessarily predict broader national trends. But behind closed doors, strategists are surely reassessing Musk’s role in future campaigns. While his financial backing may help energize some Republican voters, his involvement in Wisconsin seemed to galvanize Democrats even more.
For now, Crawford is shifting her focus from the campaign trail to the courtroom, promising to uphold the integrity of the judicial system. She ended her victory speech on a lighthearted note, wishing her mother a happy birthday and joking about the relief of seeing those relentless political ads come to an end.
This election wasn’t just about Wisconsin—it was about the future of American democracy. And if last night was any indication, voters are ready to stand up against billionaires and politicians who think they can buy the courts.
Wisconsin has spoken, and the message is loud and clear.
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