Wisconsin’s democracy faces a critical test as billionaire Elon Musk’s unprecedented $21 million investment in the 2025 state Supreme Court race sparks national debate over the influence of wealth in politics. Musk’s support for conservative candidate Brad Schimel aimed to shift the court’s balance, potentially impacting issues like abortion rights and legislative districting. Despite this massive spending, liberal candidate Susan Crawford secured a decisive victory, signaling a public rebuke of such financial interference in judicial elections. This outcome underscores growing concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and the concentration of political power in the hands of the wealthy.
