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Wisconsin, Brad Schimel and Supreme Court

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The battle saw spending eclipse $100 million, according to WisPolitics, with more than 100,000 donations from all 50 states flowing into Wisconsin.
U.S. News & World Report |
Crawford, winner of Tuesday’s race to fill a key seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was backed by national Democrats and made opposition to Elon Musk a centerpiece of her campaign.
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Musk is the leading donor in a race where spending could ultimately top $100 million — easily setting the record for most highest-ever spending on a judicial race.

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