The race for an open seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court has become a focal point of national interest, serving as a battleground for President Donald Trump’s political agenda. Significant support, including record-breaking financial contributions from Elon Musk and his associates, has flowed towards Brad Schimel, a judge from Waukesha County and the former attorney general of Wisconsin. Opposing Schimel is Susan Crawford, a judge from Dane County who enjoys the backing of Democratic supporters. This Supreme Court seat is pivotal as it will determine the majority power within the court, especially as it is set to rule on crucial topics such as abortion rights and redistricting in Wisconsin this year.
Currently, Crawford is leading in the race. Approximately 47.9 percent of the votes have been tallied, showing the following results:
Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
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Susan Crawford | 634,839 | 57.1% |
Brad Schimel | 476,880 | 42.9% |