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A small race in
Wisconsin
has pitted two of the world’s largest political contributors against each other:
Elon Musk
and George Soros.

Musk strongly supports Republican initiatives. His super PAC invested approximately $200 million to assist in electing Republicans.
Donald Trump
As president, Soros has invested billions of dollars in supporting Democrats and progressive initiatives, earning him the status of a bogeyman among conservatives who frequently invoke his name as a rallying cry against ‘
woke
‘ causes.

Currently, every billionaire is directing their financial resources towards securing an open seat in Wisconsin.
Supreme Court
.

Musk’s two organizations — America PAC and Building America’s Future — have collectively contributed $20 million to support the Republican nominee. In contrast, Soros has donated $1 million to the state Democratic Party for their candidate.

Musk announced on his X platform that he would be campaigning in Wisconsin on Sunday. “I’ll be giving a speech there on Sunday evening,” he stated.

Over $73 million has been expended so far on the election, as reported by the Brennan Center for Justice. According to predictions from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, this figure might reach up towards $100 million once all costs are accounted for.
election
It has concluded. This case has turned into the costliest legal battle ever recorded.

Brendan Glavin, the Director of Insights at Open Secrets, told LIFEHACK, “Everyone is fully engaged now.” He added, “‘It’s astounding just how much money has been raised.’”

The contest for the open court seat pits Republican former state Attorney General Brad Schimel against
Democrat
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford.

Along with Soros, Crawford also benefits from union funding and support from the affluent.
Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker; and

Gloria Page, the retired software engineer who is also the mother of Google co-founder Larry Page.

Schimel has received contributions from ABC Supply owner Diane Hendricks, who ranks among the nation’s most successful self-made women; GOP major contributor Elizabeth Uihlein; and Joe Ricketts, the founder of Ameritrade and an owner of the Chicago Cubs.

President Trump has shown support for Schimel, and his son Donald Trump Jr. has actively campaigned on behalf of him.

Both sides are leveraging prominent donor contributions as weapons against each other.

The president referred to Crawford as ‘the carefully chosen spokesperson for the Leftists aiming to dismantle your state and our country, and should she win, the effort to revive our nation will move past Wisconsin.’

Meanwhile, Crawford is attempting to leverage Musk’s contributions to Schimel as a means of attacking him, going so far as to mockingly refer to the candidate as Elon Schimel.

She has named the competition ‘The People vs. Musk.’

The ideological direction of the court remains uncertain following the liberals’ takeover in 2023, which gave them a 4-3 majority. The winner of this election will serve a 10-year term starting in August.

On Tuesday, voters will determine who wins the seat.

The tiny state’s race is drawing nationwide focus for various reasons, notably because it marks the first election since President Trump took office.

Each side views this as an initial gauge of voter sentiment regarding the Trump presidency.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will also make the ultimate decision on various matters, such as abortion rights within the state.

In 2022, Wisconsin clinics ceased providing abortion services following the reversal of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, as they were concerned that an 1849 state statute might prohibit such procedures.

Nevertheless, the clinics restarted their operations in 2023 following a ruling from a lower court which stated that the law was not applicable to these facilities. Currently, this case is under review by the state Supreme Court.

The justices will also be tasked with revising the boundaries of Congressional districts in 2023. At present, Republicans control six out of the state’s eight House seats.

The judiciary will determine the voting regulations for the 2028 presidential race, where Wisconsin is expected to play a crucial role as a swing state.

Moreover, Musk’s electric vehicle firm Tesla is involved in an ongoing legal battle in the state over its choice to prohibit the establishment of dealerships.

The firm is contesting a state regulation that permits solely independent entities, rather than vehicle makers, to run car dealerships. This rule aims to stop manufacturers from undermining these standalone dealership operations.

That case might eventually reach the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

When Musk initially posted about his plan to campaign in Wisconsin, offering one million dollars to two voters participating in early voting, he later sparked some confusion by deleting that original message.

He stated that entry is restricted to individuals who have already cast their vote in the Supreme Court election.

‘I will personally present two checks, each worth a million dollars, as a token of my gratitude for your effort in voting. This is incredibly crucial.’

He removed the initial one and penned a fresh message to clear up the issue.

‘For clarification of my earlier statement, entry is restricted to individuals who have signed the petition against activist judges,’ he stated. ‘Additionally, I plan to provide one million-dollar checks to two persons who will serve as spokespersons for this petition.’

Critics of Schimel have alleged that Musk aims to secure a positive verdict for Tesla in the event the dealership case reaches the state Supreme Court.

Tesla bypasses traditional dealerships by selling its cars directly to buyers, which means customers in Wisconsin must travel to a nearby state to buy an electric vehicle.

Company officials have spent ten years trying to reverse this law. Despite two unsuccessful efforts in the state legislature, they managed to get an exemption for Tesla dealerships included in the 2019-2021 state budget. However, Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat, utilized his partial veto authority to remove this clause from the budget.

Schimel has consistently stated that he would handle any case involving Tesla in the same manner as any other when deciding whether to preside over it or step aside. Additionally, he asserts that the contributions from Musk and his organizations do not influence his judgment regarding these matters.

In the meantime, Glavin from Open Secrets cautioned that the substantial financial outlay in this election indicates even larger sums will be spent, notably during the 2016 midterm elections.

“This exemplifies the trend where substantial funds will not only influence national elections but also permeate and affect smaller local races,” he stated.

The worrying aspect arises particularly in state or local elections when an influx of funds from major national donors starts pouring in,” he continued. “This raises concerns among citizens and voters regarding external influences and how they might affect the actions of their elected representatives.

‘What we end up with through the capacity of external expenditure organizations to amass limitless donations is substantial sway being handed over to individuals capable of issuing specific sum checks.’

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