Liberal Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk | World News
In the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, the voters chose Susan Crawford over Brad Schimel of Waukesha County, in a major setback to US President Donald Trump and his advisor billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk who reportedly spent $25 million for Schimel’s campaign.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election results, which is being seen as an early referendum on Trump’s presidency, saw Democratic backed candidate Judge Crawford, who serves in Dane County win, and maintain the court’s 4-3 liberal majority.
Judge Brad Schimel, who was hoping for a win due to his loyalty towards President Trump and record spending Musk in the campaign, saw liberal candidate Crawford secure a 10-year term on the court.
Thank you, Wisconsin! pic.twitter.com/BVtUjuM9Qf
— Judge Crawford for Wisconsin (@crawfordforwi) April 2, 2025
As per reports, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election has become the most expensive judicial contest in US hory with candidates, the state parties and outside groups spending close to $90 million, including Musk’s $25 million.
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The New York Times reported that 60% of the votes had been counted on Tuesday evening and Judge Crawford held a double-digit lead.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford greets well wishes at a campaign stop at a field office for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court had a 4-3 liberal edge but with one liberal judge retiring, an election was called. Liberal Susan Crawford and conservative Brad Schimel, a former Republican state attorney general, were in a prestige contest due to their respective backings.
However, the Wisconsin election race was technically non-partisan but Trump had endorsed Schimel. The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decisions in the proceedings ahead could have an impact on abortion rights, labor rights, and election rules.
Musk’s over the top support for conservative Schimel was reportedly due to his electric car company Tesla, sued in Wisconsin this year, while challenging a state law banning carmakers from owning dealerships. The case could eventually land in the Wisconsin Supreme Court.Story continues below this ad
Though Trump’s litmus test in Florida was cleared as two Florida Republicans won their special elections to fill US House of Representative vacancies. The victory has given Republicans a House majority of 220-213.
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