Susan Crawford won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, maintaining liberals’ narrow majority on the battleground state’s highest court and defying Elon Musk, who spent millions to oppose her. The technically nonpartisan contest became the most expensive state Supreme Court race in U.S. history. Crawford bested Brad Schimel, a Republican backed by Trump and Musk. Democrats attacked Musk’s influence on the race, while Republican groups attacked Crawford for alleged softness on crime. The court’s potential cases include abortion rights, unions, collective bargaining, and redistricting. Groups on the left highlighted Crawford’s support for reproductive rights, while groups on the right embraced Trump in an effort to boost conservative turnout. The court’s decision could affect legislation such as Act 10, which eliminated collective bargaining for public workers. Despite Musk’s efforts, Democrats maintained a narrow ad spending advantage and successfully framed him as trying to buy the election. Crawford’s victory means liberals will maintain a 4-3 advantage on the court for at least another year. This election could serve as a blueprint for Democrats in future elections, with the possibility of more suits challenging legislative maps that favor Republicans. Overall, the race demonstrates a continued political divide in Wisconsin and the potential impact of the court’s decisions on significant state issues.
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