Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk
- Wisconsin voters have elected Susan Crawford, a Democratic-backed judge, to the state supreme court, defeating conservative rival Brad Schimel, according to projections.
- The election was the most expensive in U.S. History, with spending totaling nearly $99 million, as noted by the Brennan Center for Justice.
- Crawford's win preserves a 4-3 liberal majority on the court, which has been in place since 2023.
- Elon Musk and groups he funded contributed over $21 million to the election contest.
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