National political figures are pouring money and resources into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of key elections on Tuesday. The Wisconsin Supreme Court race between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel has seen record-breaking spending on TV ads, with over $70 million spent. Billionaire Elon Musk has been a major player in the uptick in spending, with his super PAC, America PAC, spending $12.2 million to boost Schimel. Musk’s involvement in the race has been evident on social media, with him posting about the race 73 times on X this year.
In Florida, two congressional special elections have drawn attention, with over $9 million spent on TV ads in total. Early voting is up in Wisconsin compared to previous years, but turnout on Election Day remains uncertain. In Florida, Democrats are overperforming their registration in early voting, indicating potential strength for the party in the special elections.
Though Republicans are concerned about heavy Democratic fundraising in Florida, the districts are heavily Republican, giving GOP candidates a cushion. Winning the Florida districts would give House Republicans a slightly wider majority, potentially allowing them to pass bills with fewer GOP members voting in favor. The outcome of these elections could impact Congress’ ability to advance President Trump’s budget and tax proposals.
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