Elon Musk pumps millions in Wisconsin's judge election - liberal stays ahead!

Elon Musk pumps millions in Wisconsin's judge election - liberal stays ahead!

The Oberstern Court of Justice in Wisconsin on April 1 was of great importance for the political orientation of the court and the future decisions on important social issues. Despite the enormous financial support of the conservative candidate Brad Schimel by Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who invested around $ 20 million in the election, the liberals were able to win. This means that the Supreme Court of Wisconsin remains liberal, which is particularly important for the upcoming decisions on electoral districts and abortion rights, reports the Kleine Zeitung .

Elon Musk, who traveled to the "Swing State" Wisconsin several times, campaigned for Schimel with controversial money gifts. Despite this massive support, the conservative candidate has not managed to win the election. The seven judges of the Supreme Court decide on matters that can have nationwide importance. Your political orientation could play a crucial role in tight majority decisions in the future, similar to the conservative Supreme Court of the United States.

background to the candidates

The election took place between two main candidates: Susan Crawford, a liberal judge of the Dane County, and Brad Schimel, a conservative judge of the Waukesha County. The election campaign was intense, which was also evident in the numerous accusations and the candidate's fact checking. According to an examination of the Wisconsin Watch , several claims were checked for the backgrounds and positions of the candidates. The investigation showed that some of the allegations against Schimel and Crawford were significantly exaggerated or incorrectly.

highlight of the campaign discussion were Schimel's positions on topics such as the abortion. He supports the Wisconsin law of 1849, which only allows abortions to protect the mother's life. Crawford, on the other hand, has positioned itself in the past against draft laws that are regarded as a restriction of reproductive rights.

role of money in the election campaign

The role of money in the US election process should not be underestimated. The election campaign for the Supreme Court in Wisconsin was the most expensive for a judge's election in the history of the state with more than $ 11.5 million of Elon Musk’s America Pac. The debate about campaign donations shows how closely money is interwoven with the political system of the United States. According to the Federal Center for Political Education has.

This dynamic has led to an increase in financial resources in election campaigns, which were almost $ 14 billion in the 2020 election cycle. The continued deregulation of the campaign donations has led to the creation of Super Pacs, which can collect unlimited donations without working directly with the candidates. This form of financing can lead to a loss of trust in political institutions and increase inequality within society.

Overall, the victory of the Liberals in Wisconsin is regarded as an important course for the future jurisdiction of the state's Supreme Court, while the discussion about the influence of money in the election campaign continues.