Wisconsin Approves Voter ID Amendment, Trump Celebrates Republican Victory

Wisconsin voters approved an amendment to the state constitution requiring photo identification, which both President Donald Trump and Elon Musk hailed as a significant Republican victory. Trump emphasized this win on Truth Social, asserting that it would help secure future Republican victories in Wisconsin, while Musk celebrated the amendment on social media. Despite this success, Trump's endorsed candidate, Judge Brad Schimel, lost to Democrat Susan Crawford in a closely watched Supreme Court race, which maintains a 4-3 liberal majority on the court. The voter ID amendment reinforces a 2011 law but makes it harder to repeal, amid concerns from Democrats about its implications for voter access. Critics argue that voter ID laws disproportionately affect marginalized groups, but polling indicates a majority of Americans support such measures. The juxtaposition of the amendment's approval and Schimel's defeat highlights the complexities of the political landscape in Wisconsin.