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Elon Musk pours millions in the Wisconsin High Court and supports conservative Brad Schimel in a $ 82 million record match. The election will certainly whether the court remains liberal or moved conservative, affecting abortion rights, labor laws and voting rules. US President Donald Trump’s adviser Elon Musk gives a check to an audience member during a rally in support of a conservative candidate for the Supreme Court in April 1 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, US 30 March 2025. Reuters/Vincent Alban/File Photo (Reuters) Elon Musk is in the chair of the lead. Helped the strategy in 2024, the technical billionaire spent at least $ 17 million through two political groups supporting conservative candidate Brad Schimel. He also contributed $ 3 million to the Republican Party of Wisconsin, which made him the second largest political donor in 2025, according to a Bloomberg report. The competition is between former State Attorney General Brad Schimel and Dane County Judge Susan Crawford. According to the Wisconsin Democracy campaign, record issues and cash incentives became the Wisconsin High Court match the most expensive judicial competition in US history, with candidates and outdoor groups spending a joint $ 82 million. Musk’s America PAC used an unorthodox approach and gave away $ 1 million checks to voters – similar to his tactics in the 2024 presidential election. Election to decide the court’s balance of power, Wisconsin voters cast their ballots into a decisive Supreme Court match that will determine whether the state’s highest court remains under liberal control or returns to a conservative majority. The outcome of Tuesday’s election will have far -reaching consequences for matters regarding abortion rights, labor laws, voting rules and redistrict of the congress. Trump, Musk and Republican influence Schimel, the conservative candidate, received significant support from former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Schimel’s campaign estimated Crawford as a liberal activist who would regain Wisconsin’s congress districts in favor of Democrats and reversed laws supported by the Republican to limit collective bargaining rights for public workers. Crawford’s democratic support and opposition to Musk Crawford has positioned herself as a defender of abortion rights, public sector unions and access to votes. She was endorsed by prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, billionaire donor George Soros, and Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker. Her campaign leaned a lot on contrast to the influence of Musk, with the chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Ben Wikler, warning that if Musk manages to form the ideological make -up of the court, “he will do so across the country.” During a debate, Crawford even referred to her opponent as ‘Elon Schimel’, strengthening her message that Musk’s money was driving the race. Implications for Wisconsin and the country The election is considered an important indicator of the voter sentiment for Trump’s first months back in office and the growing political influence of Musk. The winner will serve a term of ten years and replace outgoing Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. If Crawford wins, the court will remain under liberal control until at least 2028. If Schimel prevails, conservatives will have the majority to regain the majority in the next year, with another court for election. Since Wisconsin is an important swing state in presidential election, both parties regard the Supreme Court as a critical struggle with long-term consequences for national politics. Catch all the business news, the news reports and the latest news updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. Business NEWSNEG NEWSELON MUSK, and MILLIONS CASH – Wisconsin’s $ 82 million High Court published: 1 Apr 2025, 09:34 IST