Key Points:
- Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, preserving 4-3 liberal majority
- Elon Musk spent $21M+ supporting her conservative opponent—and lost
- Court will rule on abortion, voting rights, and union laws ahead of 2026 elections
- Republicans win two Florida House seats, maintaining narrow majority
In a major political upset, Wisconsin voters elected liberal Judge Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court, dealing a significant setback to Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who heavily backed her conservative opponent. The race—the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history—saw over $90 million spent, with Musk alone funneling more than $21 million into the losing campaign.
Why This Election Mattered
Wisconsin is a critical battleground state, and the Supreme Court will soon rule on:
✔ Abortion rights (after the fall of Roe v. Wade)
✔ Voting laws ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential race
✔ Union protections for public employees
Crawford’s victory preserves a 4-3 liberal majority, ensuring progressive-leaning rulings on these key issues.
Musk vs. Crawford: A David-and-Goliath Battle
Elon Musk personally campaigned for Crawford’s opponent, Brad Schimel, even offering:
- $1 million checks to voters at a rally
- $100 payments for social media posts supporting Schimel
- $20 per recruited voter
But his efforts fell short. Crawford framed the race as a fight against “billionaire interference”, telling supporters:
“I never could have imagined I’d be taking on the richest man in the world for justice in Wisconsin. And we won!”
Trump’s Silence & Republican Wins in Florida
While Trump avoided commenting on the Wisconsin loss, Republicans scored victories in two Florida special elections, maintaining their 220-213 House majority. However, Democrats see Crawford’s win as a sign of momentum heading into 2026.
What’s Next?
- Will Musk double down on political spending?
- Could Wisconsin’s rulings reshape 2026 elections?
- Will Trump push harder for conservative judicial picks?
One thing is clear: This was more than a state race—it was a high-stakes preview of America’s political future.
