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This is why the Tuesday Supreme Court election in Wisconsin is so important nationally. The lef...

By Elon Musk
Posted April 1, 2026

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Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, the world's richest person, and a prominent conservative political influencer on X (formerly Twitter). His posting style is direct, provocative, and often highlights national political implications of local events to rally his audience. His credibility stems from his business success but is debated in politics due to his heavy involvement in partisan causes.

What's This About?

The post explains why Elon Musk views the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1, 2025, as nationally significant, claiming Democrats aim to redraw voting districts to flip control of the US House.[1][2] The race between liberal Judge Susan Crawford and conservative Judge Brad Schimel determined the court's 4-3 liberal majority, impacting issues like abortion rights, election laws, and redistricting in the swing state.[3] It became the most expensive judicial race in US history with over $100 million spent, largely driven by Musk's $25+ million support for Schimel.[3][4]

🔥Why It's Trending

The post trended due to Musk's massive influence on X and his $25+ million investment, drawing national attention to the April 1, 2025, election as the first major post-Trump race in a key swing state.[1][2] Its timing just before the vote amplified debates on court control, abortion, and gerrymandering amid record spending.[3] Post-election, results confirming Crawford's win kept discussions alive on judicial politicization.[3]

💡Fun Facts

  • 1The election cost over $100 million, making it the most expensive judicial race in US history.[3][4]
  • 2Elon Musk personally spent more than $25 million supporting Brad Schimel, outpacing all other donors combined.[3]
  • 3Liberal Susan Crawford won by about 10 points, securing the court's liberal majority until at least 2028.[3]
  • 4Musk offered Wisconsinites $100 to sign a petition against 'activist judges,' sparking controversy.[2]
  • 5The court could rule on Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban, currently paused by a lower court.[1]

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