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What Elon Musk Won in Wisconsin -- Richard L. Hasen

Thanks to our opaque campaign finance rules, he’ll be able to funnel as much money as he wants to help the next Brad Schimel while staying in the shadows.

Slate - Politics - 4 hours ago

Liberal to take over as chief justice on Wisconsin Supreme Court

The next chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will come from the liberal majority of justices, as the court announced that the conservative who currently holds the mostly honorary position will be replaced.

AP News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority despite Elon Musk's millions

In a contest seen as a litmus test of the popularity of the policies of the Trump administration, Crawford defeated Brad Schimel, who was backed by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 11 hours ago

Musk-Bashing Is the Answer to Keeping Democrats United -- The Wisconsin supreme court results showed that populists and those worried about fascism can both benefit from a focus on the DOGE edgelord.

The Wisconsin supreme court results showed that populists and those worried about fascism can both benefit from a focus on the DOGE edgelord.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Winning in Wisconsin and in the Courts

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols on the Supreme Court election in Wisconsin and Rob Weissman on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The Nation - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race is also big loss for Elon Musk

Judge Susan Crawford preserved liberals’ narrow majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court by defeating conservative Brad Schimel, but in a way, the real loser was Musk.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Elon Musk Goes Bust -- Trump's billionaire aide was humiliated on Tuesday after spending lavishly to boost a conservative Wisconsin supreme-court candidate.

Trump’s billionaire aide was humiliated on Tuesday, after spending campaigning lavishly to boost a conservative Wisconsin supreme court candidate.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

early and often -- Elon Musk Goes Bust -- Ed Kilgore -- Trump's billionaire aide was humiliated on Tuesday after spending lavishly to boost a conservative Wisconsin supreme-court candidate.

Trump’s billionaire aide was humiliated on Tuesday, after spending campaigning lavishly to boost a conservative Wisconsin supreme court candidate.

New York Magazine - US News - 1 day ago

Republicans hold 2 House seats, Democrats win highly coveted Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

Wisconsin voters elected Democrat Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority, while Republicans maintained two congressional seats in special U.S. votes held four months after the presidential election.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Wisconsin Votes to Enshrine Voter Photo ID Law in State Constitution

Voter ID is already required by law in Wisconsin, but adding it to the state constitution makes it harder to change in future.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results: Susan Crawford Defeats Elon Musk-Backed Brad Schimel

Democrats are over the moon after Susan Crawford crushed the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defeating Brad Schimel who had the support of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Wisconsin election gives Democrats glimmer of hope as Trump tariff decision looms

Party emerges from relentlessly dark winter with poll win and voter snub of Elon Musk’s interference

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Elon Musk bet it all on a judicial election in Wisconsin. He just lost

Donald Trump’s billionaire sidekick said the poll would “determine the fate of Western civilisation”. It might also alter his image as a rainmaker for American conservatives.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump, Elon Musk suffer setback as Wisconsin rejects conservative judge

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump and Elon Musk suffered a political blow in Wisconsin as voters rejected their favoured conservative candidate for the state’s Supreme Court, electing liberal...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Trump Disappointed By Wisconsin Supreme Court Vote, Wins In Florida

Donald Trump's all-out effort to lodge a new Republican on the Wisconsin Supreme Court fell flat, as liberal judge Susan Crawford came out ahead of the Trump-backed Brad Schimel.

NDTV - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Dems Win Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Despite Elon's Money Blitz

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford defeated conservative Brad Schimel in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race that Elon Musk unsuccessfully tried to buy.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 1 day ago

The people vs Elon Musk: billionaire transforms Wisconsin court contest

State election has become most expensive judicial race in US history as Tesla boss spends unprecedented amount

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Candidates in Wisconsin Supreme Court race make final pitch to voters

If Republicans, with President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's help, can get 60% of his base to the polls, Schimel could pull off the win.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Wisconsin's AG Sues Over Musk's Scheme to Distribute Checks Before a State Supreme Court Vote

On the eve of a crucial election, Musk stirred huge controversy with the promise of $1 million payments to backers of his crusade against “activist judges.”

The Nation - Politics - 5 days ago

2025 Elections Begin With Big Throwdown in Wisconsin

Musk is all but on the ballot in Wisconsin, kicking off a year of special and scheduled elections for Congress, governorships, and many city halls.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Wisconsin AG moves to block Musk's $1m giveaway to state voters

Attorney General Josh Kaul asked the Dane County Circuit Court to issue an emergency injunction to stop a giveaway event hosted by the world’s richest man over the weekend

Independent UK - US News - 6 days ago

Why is Elon Musk so desperate to flip Wisconsin's Supreme Court?

Musk has been plowing campaign donations into the race to succeed retiring liberal justice, backing conservative candidate Brad Schimel and repeatedly stressing the importance of the outcome

Independent UK - US News - 6 days ago

The year's first major political test in Wisconsin becomes a referendum on Elon Musk

The election to fill a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat is quickly becoming a referendum on the Trump administration and a test of enthusiasm on both sides.

AP News - Politics - 10 days ago

Battle Over Ballot Drop Boxes Rages On in Wisconsin as Officials Put Them at Center of Election Integrity Debate

After court rulings that first outlawed the boxes and then made them legal again, conspiracy theories continue to stir opposition that will result in heightened surveillance at sites this election. The hijacking of one box reflects the controversy.

ProPublica - Politics - 5 months ago