Elon Musk loses Wisconsin Supreme Court race to Susan Crawford

Elon Musk's significant financial backing of conservative candidate Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election failed to prevent the victory of liberal candidate Susan Crawford, who will maintain the court's narrow liberal majority. Musk and his affiliated groups invested over $21 million in the campaign, framing it as critical for 'the future of civilization,' but Crawford secured a decisive win, defeating Schimel by about ten percentage points. The election, viewed as a referendum on President Trump's influence, attracted more than $100 million in total spending, making it the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history. Musk's involvement and the perception of him attempting to sway the election with large donations drew mockery from figures such as former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Crawford emphasized her grassroots campaign, contrasting it with Musk's financial influence, stating, 'I never could have imagined that I’d be taking on the richest man in the world for justice in Wisconsin.' This outcome is seen as a setback for both Musk and Trump, particularly in light of evolving public sentiment in a battleground state.