The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday carries high stakes, with potential national consequences. Elon Musk, speaking at a town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday, emphasized the race’s importance, stating it could “affect the entire destiny of humanity.”
The election will determine whether the court maintains a 4-3 liberal majority or shifts to a conservative-led bench, impacting key issues like redistricting and congressional control.
Judge Brad Schimel, a conservative, faces off against liberal Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford. If Crawford wins, the liberal majority could push for redistricting that may flip two Republican House seats to the Democrats in the midterms. This could significantly impact the GOP’s narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Musk, who has invested over $20 million in support of Schimel, argued that control of the House determines “the course of Western civilization.” He framed the election as a referendum on government reforms aimed at cutting waste and inefficiency, warning that a liberal-leaning court could obstruct those efforts.
Republicans have launched an aggressive get-out-the-vote campaign in response to comments from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who called the race crucial for Democrats due to “gerrymandered congressional lines” in Wisconsin. If the court takes up redistricting under a Democratic majority, it could shift the balance of power in Congress.
Musk’s involvement highlights the growing role of high-profile figures in judicial elections. With record-breaking spending and national implications, the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is being closely watched as a key battleground for control of both the state and federal government.
