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The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, touting her victory as a win against powerfu...
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Wisconsin voters will choose a new State Supreme Court justice in an election that will determine whether liberals retain a 4-to-3 majority or whether conservatives take control of the state’s judicia...
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Election officials said that early voting turnout had surpassed 600,000 votes, suggesting total turnout could surpass two million.
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Liberal Judge Beats Musk-Backed Challenger in High-Stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Susan Crawford, who led legal fights to protect union power and abortion rights and to oppose voter ID, defeated Republican-backed Brad Schimel in a race that became a proxy fight for the nation’s political battles.
Democrat-Backed Judge Defeats Musk's Candidate in Wisconsin Court Race
Elon Musk’s candidate faced a resounding loss in a Wisconsin judicial race despite the world’s richest man pouring millions into the campaign, while Republicans avoided upsets in two critical US House seats in Donald Trump’s home state of Florida.
Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk
Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results
Wisconsin voters will choose a new State Supreme Court justice in an election that will determine whether liberals retain a 4-to-3 majority or whether conservatives take control of the state’s judiciary.
Political analyst Stephen Maynard Caliendo on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race
Political analyst and political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo discusses Susan Crawford’s win in Wisconsin.
Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race as GOP holds House specials; Cory Booker sets Senate speech record
The latest news as Florida holds House special election, Wisconsin votes in the state Supreme Court race and Trump signs executive orders.
Turnout Strong as Wisconsin Decides Key Court Contest
More than two million people are expected to vote to decide the balance of the state’s Supreme Court, as Elon Musk is paying $50 to anyone who uploads a photo of a resident outside a precinct.
What to Watch in Today’s Big Elections in Wisconsin and Florida
Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.
Who are the Wisconsin Supreme Court justices? Susan Crawford will replace retiring Ann Walsh Bradley
Susan Crawford's victory over Brad Schimel in Tuesday's election keeps the Wisconsin Supreme Court under liberal control.
Wisconsin GOP looks to future, touts passage of Voter ID amendment, after election
Wisconsin's Republican Party released a statement expressing disappointment with the results but looked to the future, specifically the 2026 election.
Trump and Musk are pointing to a voter ID victory to make their defeat in Wisconsin sting less
Trump and Musk's preferred candidate, conservative Judge Brad Schimel lost to liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford.
Florida, Wisconsin races are a possible glimpse into how Dems and GOP could approach midterms: ANALYSIS
If Elon Musk continues to intervene in elections in a similar fashion, Democrats may have a winning playbook to replicate.
Wisconsin Supreme Court voter guide for spring 2025 election: Where candidates stand on abortion, redistricting
Meanwhile, Crawford called the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade that struck down the constitutional right to abortion "wrong." As an attorney, she represented Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin in fighting a 2013 Wisconsin law that sought to limit abortion. Read more about each candidate's views on abortion here.
Wisconsin Supreme Court election that broke spending records could serve as litmus test for Trump, Musk
A Marquette University Law School poll taken in late February also found that a majority of registered voters in Wisconsin support photo ID for voting, and separately, a majority of registered voters in Wisconsin said they would support the ballot initiative.
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Musk PAC awards $1M to Wisconsin man who signed petition opposing 'activist judges'
A Wisconsin man has been awarded a surprise million dollars for his participation in a petition posted by Elon Musk.
Live: Florida, Wisconsin head to polls for key House, court races in special election
The Badger State hosts the nation's most expensive court race to date, while the Sunshine State seeks to fill two House seats in deep red districts.
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