Wisconsin Supreme Court Race: Massive Spending and Unexpected Victory

In the first half of this year, significant campaign spending was reported in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race. Former President Elmo's super PAC, backed by billionaire Elon Musk, invested over $50 million, including $47.4 million during the initial six months, to support candidate Brad Schimel. The PAC's filings revealed Musk's contributions of $1 million each to three individuals at a Green Bay rally, as tokens of appreciation for voting efforts. Additionally, America PAC allocated $27 million in in-kind contributions for petition incentives via the newly established United States of America Inc. Musk also contributed $5 million to another political action committee and $3 million directly to the Wisconsin Republican Party, all aiming to boost Schimel's campaign. However, the efforts did not succeed, as Susan Crawford secured her position as a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice this past Friday. Her victory underscores the resilience needed in political battles—demonstrating that perseverance and unity can ultimately lead to success.