Elon Musk Distributes $1M Checks to Wisconsin Voters Amid Election Controversy

Elon Musk has stirred controversy ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election by offering $1 million checks to two voters, aiming to bolster support for conservative candidate Brad Schimel. This unprecedented political move has drawn legal challenges from Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, who argues that it violates state laws against offering incentives to induce voting. Despite the legal pushback, Musk's efforts have gained traction, with two lower courts siding with him and the state Supreme Court declining to intervene just before his rally. Musk emphasized the election's importance, suggesting it could influence critical issues like redistricting and abortion rights. Critics view his actions as an attempt to sway the ideological balance of the court, while supporters argue it represents a grassroots movement against what they perceive as 'activist judges.' With substantial financial backing from Musk and others, the election is projected to be the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, shaping the future of Wisconsin's political landscape.