Supreme Court, Elon Musk and Wisconsin

DLCC hones in on Wisconsin Supreme Court race after GOP’s cash infusion
The Democratic Party‘s state campaign wing is putting its focus on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, hoping to counter Republican attempts to flip the key swing seat up for election in April. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced Tuesday that this year’s state Supreme Court elections in both Wisconsin and Pennsylvania are key priorities after
Why Elon Musk Wants Brad Schimel on the Wisconsin Supreme Court
sk has set his sights on another questionable goal: electing Brad Schimel to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Very important to vote Republican for the Wisconsin Supreme Court to prevent voting fraud!” Musk posted last month on X, which he owns, along with everything else.
George Soros, Elon Musk front and center as millions of dollars pour into state Supreme Court race
In his first visit to Wisconsin as the new Democratic National Committee chair, Ken Martin, rallied with a group of Wisconsin Democrats ahead of the April 1 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. "We've got to get out of the mindset that these aren't political anymore," Martin told the group.
The High Stakes of the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Conservatives in Wisconsin need to win a state supreme court election to prevent Scott Walker’s Act 10 union reforms from being overturned. Don’t worry, you did not mistakenly click on an editorial from 2011,
Elon Musk is trying to ‘buy off’ my opponent, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate says
Elon Musk and his dark money groups have poured more than $1 million to back the Republican candidate in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. But Judge Susan Crawford, the candidate endorsed by Democrats,
Group backed by Musk pours money into ads on behalf of GOP candidate in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
A conservative nonprofit backed by billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk is getting involved in a race that will determine the political direction of the highest court in one of the country’s most important presidential battleground states.
Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Schimel, as Wisconsin’s attorney general from 2015 to 2019, defended the state’s strict voter ID law in court and claimed it was a key reason why Trump won Wisconsin in 2016. He also sent Department of Justice staff to monitor the polls in heavily Democratic areas in that election, which Democrats viewed as voter intimidation.
Musk and His Millions Enter Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent $1 million on canvassing operations supporting the conservative candidate in the race, his first election spending after the 2024 campaign.
Elon Musk super PAC drops $1 million into voter turnout for Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel
The $1 million comes on top of $1.5 million from another Elon Musk-backed group for TV ads in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race backing Brad Schimel.
Elon Musk-backed group pours money into ads for Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
A conservative nonprofit backed by billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk is pouring money into ads for GOP-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel.
Musk pours $1 million into helping conservative in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Musk's America PAC has a $1 million canvassing operation in support of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel, a conservative.
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Claim that Chicago Cubs owner gave to Wis. Supreme Court hopeful Schimel is Mostly True
In this instance, Joe Ricketts, an owner of the Chicago Cubs, gave $500,000 to the state GOP. After that and some other large donations, the party gave about $1.7 million to Brad Schimel’s campaign.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky slams court hopeful Brad Schimel on rape kits
Schimel's campaign argued that Karofsky's current criticism contradicts comments she made when she oversaw the sexual assault ...
New DNC chair Ken Martin visits Wisconsin, calls Supreme Court, DPI races first big test
Ken Martin met with volunteers in Glendale on Saturday, urging them to turn out for important races for the state ...
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Supreme Court Rules E-Rate Reimbursement Requests Are “Claims” Under the False Claims Act
On February 21, 2025, the Supreme Court unanimously held that requests for reimbursement from a privately administered fund qualified as ...
Elon Musk-backed group uses photo of wrong Susan Crawford in attack ad
The ad includes a picture of Susan P. Crawford, a Harvard University law professor, and not Susan M. Crawford, who is running ...
Tony Evers seeks new law enforcement agency to protect judges, courtrooms
Supreme Court justices, judges and courtrooms across Wisconsin would be protected by a new law enforcement agency under a proposal from Tony Evers.
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New Supreme Court FCA Decision Avoids Thorny Claim Questions, Reiterates Interest in Constitutional Challenge
In its most recent False Claims Act decision, the US Supreme Court opted for a narrow “claim” definition analysis, limiting its impact to ...
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TV ads slam Susan Crawford over sex assault case at a public swimming pool. Here's what to know
Kevin D. Welton was convicted of having sexual contact with two children at a public swimming pool. Here's what to know about Susan Crawford's sentence.