Elon Musk has reacted to Judge Susan Crawford defeating conservative-backed candidate Brad Schimel for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. "The long con of the left is corruption of the judiciary," he wrote on X,

Republican observers and other experts say Elon Musk's involvement in Brad Schimel's Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign backfired as a strategy.

Crawford described her opponent Brad Schimel as "quite gracious" in his call to her conceding the race Tuesday night.

Two lower courts had already rejected the legal challenge by Democrat Josh Kaul, who argues that Musk's offer violates a state law.

What to know about a special election for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and why Elon Musk is pouring millions into it

Republicans are victorious in two congressional elections in Florida to bolster their narrow majority in the House.

Elon Musk was heavily involved in the election, constantly tweeting up a storm and spending a buttload of his own money, $20 million to be exact. He also gave away two $1-million checks to Wisconsin voters and offered $100 payments to voters who signed a petition opposing "activist judges."

The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.

Wisconsin voters go to the polls Tuesday for the state’s Supreme Court election, which is drawing national attention as billionaire Elon Musk spends millions on the high-stakes race, which could have national implications for House races and the 2028 presidential election—and help Musk-owned Tesla.