Musk-Linked Group Pours Money Into Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Why the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is getting so much attention — and money

It’s the first major statewide race since President Donald Trump’s election. It could determine the future of abortion and election disputes in a key swing state. And it’s attracting millions of dollars in spending from Elon Musk.  Early voting starts Tuesday for a consequential Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, one that will shape the balance of power on the state’s highest court. Judge Susan Crawford, a liberal, and Judge Brad Schimel, a conser…

Supreme Court race nonpartisan in name only

Wisconsin voters have heard it all before: The battleground state's April 1 state Supreme Court race will be another high-stakes, expensive election that's already drawing nationwide attention.

Musk pours millions into Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Billionaire Elon Musk is pouring millions of dollars into Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race as his electric vehicle company wages a legal fight that could reach the state’s high court. A political action committee created by Musk has spent more than $2.5 million on digital advertising, printed brochures and canvassing efforts in the race, according to a regulatory filing that included payments made between Feb. 19 and Feb. 26. A conservative nonpro…

Why Elon Musk is pouring money into a state supreme court race in Wisconsin

The race for a state Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin could offer some clues about the upcoming 2026 election cycle — and, about Elon Musk's power in politics.

Rallies planned across Wisconsin this week to oppose far-right Supreme Court candidate

The freedom to make decisions about reproductive health care is on the ballot in Wisconsin on April 1, in the state Supreme Court race. Doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals are inviting other Wisconsin residents to rally with them across the state this week to protect reproductive freedom. Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on April 1 to fill an open seat on the state’s Supreme Court, in one of the most publicized state elec…

Elon Musk Wants to Be a Kingmaker Again

Most Americans think money already has too much influence in US politics. The world’s richest man seems determined to prove them right — this time, in Wisconsin.