The Wisconsin Supreme Court race has become the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, with conservative Brad Schimel and liberal Susan Crawford competing. Billionaire Elon Musk has donated $19.3 million to Schimel’s campaign, with additional funds being distributed to voters. Musk’s involvement, along with support from President Trump, has drawn attention to the race, which will determine the court’s political leanings. Schimel, a former attorney general, has taken conservative positions on issues such as abortion and voter ID laws. Crawford, a circuit court judge, has expressed more liberal views on these same topics. The election was triggered by the retirement of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. The other justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court lean either conservative or liberal, potentially affecting the overall balance of the court. The vast amounts of money being spent by wealthy donors and the high-profile endorsements have raised concerns about the influence of partisanship in judicial elections.
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