Wisconsin Appeals Court Allows Musk's $2 Million Voter Payments

A Wisconsin appeals court has denied Attorney General Josh Kaul's request to block Elon Musk from distributing $2 million to voters ahead of the state's Supreme Court election. Musk initially announced plans to give two voters $1 million each but later clarified that the money would go to individuals serving as spokespeople for a petition opposing 'activist judges.' Concerns were raised about potential violations of Wisconsin's election bribery laws, leading Kaul to file a lawsuit. The election, which pits conservative candidate Brad Schimel against liberal candidate Susan Crawford, is critical for determining ideological control of the court. Musk has significantly invested in the race, pouring over $20 million through various funding avenues. The decision follows earlier legal controversies surrounding similar tactics Musk has employed in past elections.