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Wisconsin, Elon Musk and Supreme Court

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Turnout in the race was remarkable for an off-year election in which state supreme court judge was the highest ranking office on the ballot — an indication that Americans remain deeply engaged in the...
Newsweek |
Susan Crawford has won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating conservative former Attorney General Brad Schimel in a high-stakes race.
The New York Times |
Democrats are proving a political axiom: Anger is a more powerful motivator in voting than happiness and satisfaction.

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Turnout in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race was remarkable for an off-year election
The liberal prevailed in a technically nonpartisan Wisconsin State Supreme Court race that took on national importance. Voter turnout is an indication that Americans remain deeply engaged in the electoral process.
Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk
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Now Musk Is Boosting Claims Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Was ‘Stolen’
Here we go again. After initially trying to downplay his candidate’s loss in the Wisconsin state Supreme Court race, Elon Musk has now boosted a post on his social media platform X claiming there was “overwhelming” evidence the election was “stolen.
What Susan Crawford's Wisconsin Supreme Court Win Means for Democrats
In a major judicial victory for Democrats, Susan Crawford has won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating conservative former Attorney General Brad Schimel in a high-stakes race. The election,
Susan Crawford turns 10 Trump counties in landslide state Supreme Court win
In a decisive spring election marked by record voter turnout and significant campaign spending, Democratic backed candidate Susan Crawford defeated Republican backed candidate Brad Schimel.
Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, maintaining liberal majority
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel in the high-stakes election for Wisconsin's Supreme Court, maintaining the court's liberal majority.
What Should Worry Republicans the Most Right Now
And Republicans had better watch out, as they learned Tuesday night in a Wisconsin statewide election for a State Supreme Court seat, in which the Democratic-backed candidate prevailed by 10 percentage points just five months after Mr.
Every Wisconsin county shifted left in state Supreme Court race
Susan Crawford's win means liberal-leaning justices will retain control of the high court until at least 2028.
Democrats’ Worst Nightmare Fails To Come True In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford defeated Conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel on Tuesday, notching a coveted seat on Wisconsin’s

GOP, Musk and Wisconsin

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Fox News |
"The people of Wisconsin, like, just gave him the one-finger salute," she told Meyers.
Time |
The report got immediate pushback, especially among Trump’s apologists.
Yahoo |
Fresh off an election in Wisconsin where voters said no to Elon Musk and DOGE, NBC News has learned that President Donald Trump has told members of his Cabinet that Musk will leave in the coming month...

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Rachel Maddow mocks Musk after GOP’s Wisconsin election loss, says locals gave him 'one-finger salute'
MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow claimed that a liberal candidate winning Wisconsin Supreme Court election was a referendum on President Trump and his senior adviser Elon Musk.
Is Musk a liability for GOP? Speculation swirls he could depart DOGE after Wisconsin loss
Elon Musk went all in on a Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The liberal candidate won easily. Now there is speculation he could depart DOGE.
Musk to keep spending on politics despite Wisconsin loss, GOP doubts
Musk and his PAC plan to remain highly involved in boosting GOP candidates, according to two people familiar with the plans.
Prospect of Musk Leaving Trump’s Inner Circle Has Hill Republicans Celebrating
A report that Elon Musk was poised to leave President Donald Trump’s inner circle came as a relief to top GOP aides
Elon Musk Tries To Spin Wisconsin Loss Into A Win, And It’s Hilariously Pathetic
Social media users immediately saw through Musk’s attempt to save face after his preferred candidate, Judge Brad Schimel, lost.
Wisconsin judicial candidate's win tests Trump, Elon Musk's influence
In three special elections on Tuesday, Republicans held onto two U.S. House seats in Florida while a liberal judge in Wisconsin also won a closely-watched state Supreme Court race against a candidate backed by Elon Musk.
‘Clearly trying to buy election’: Musk called ‘prolific at lying’ for pooh-poohing THIS major loss
Fresh off an election in Wisconsin where voters said no to Elon Musk and DOGE, NBC News has learned that President Donald Trump has told members of his Cabinet that Musk will leave in the coming months.
For Trump, Musk Is a Scapegoat and a Liability. But for Now, He’s Still Useful.
Elon Musk made himself the face of a humiliating political defeat in Wisconsin on Tuesday night. He’s rubbed cabinet members the wrong way and alienated several advisers close to President Trump. Republican lawmakers face angry questions about Mr.
Trump and GOP Confront Elon Musk Quandary After Wisconsin Defeat
Wisconsin voters rejected an all-out blitz by the billionaire to get a conservative on the state’s supreme court.
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Elon Musk May Actually Have Screwed Himself in Wisconsin Election
In the state election, Judge Susan Crawford secured a whopping 55 percent of the vote, while the Musk-backed Judge Brad Schimel captured only 45 percent. While the position is nonpartisan, this election still determined the court’s ideological lean. Crawford was backed by Democrats, while Schimel was backed by Republicans.
Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert weigh in on Wisconsin Supreme Court election — and Elon Musk
Susan Crawford's convincing victory — and Elon Musk's role in the race — provided plenty of fodder for TV's late-night comedians Wednesday night.
You can't buy an election in Wisconsin: Musk suffers major 'reality check'
The outcome of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is a setback for President Trump and his billionaire adviser, Elon Musk. Trump endorsed Brad Schimel in the final stretch of the race, while Musk injected himself into the center of it,
2025 special election results in Wisconsin and Florida
The special elections come after Democrats flipped a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in a Lancaster County district Donald Trump won by 15 points.
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Gilbert: Wisconsin's super-charged Supreme Court election delivers sobering signs for GOP
By contrast, Republicans and conservatives have only reached 50% of the Wisconsin vote twice since 2018 in 12 elections for president, Senate, governor and state Supreme Court. Conservative court winner Brian Hagedorn got 50.2% in 2019 and Republican Sen. Ron Johnson got 50.4% in 2022.
Election Day in Wisconsin, Florida: What to watch as conservatives face a statewide electoral test
Two important elections are occurring in Florida and Wisconsin that will help Republicans in the major key swing state of Wisconsin and the red state of Florida.
Wisconsin GOP looks to future, touts passage of Voter ID amendment, after election
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel lost the election Tuesday to Susan Crawford, a liberal judge from Dane County, 55% to 45% (according to the most recent update available). After the defeat,
Live: Florida, Wisconsin head to polls for key House, court races in special election
The Badger State hosts the nation's most expensive court race to date, while the Sunshine State seeks to fill two House seats in deep red districts.
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