In a highly competitive and expensive election, liberal-backed judge Susan Crawford has emerged victorious in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. She defeated conservative candidate Brad Schimel, marking a significant shift in the judicial landscape. With this victory, the liberal majority on the Supreme Court has been confirmed at 4-3.
This election becomes one of the most expensive judicial races in U.S. history, with candidates and their supporters spending over $100 million. Notably, tech mogul Elon Musk provided substantial financial backing to the conservative side, sparking intense debates.
With this new composition, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected to play a critical role in upcoming legal cases, particularly those involving abortion rights and congressional redistricting, where its decisions could have substantial impacts.
