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Elon Musk‘s unparalleled attention in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race has sparked legal disputes, ethical discussions, and political unrest. With the election just around the corner in April, his donations, adding up to over $13 million, have turned this judicial race into the priciest the country has ever seen.
Musk’s announcement to give out two $1 million checks to voters caused some people to say he was breaking Wisconsin’s election rules, which say you can’t give anything of value in exchange for voting.
After some adverse reactions and a lawsuit from the state’s Democratic attorney general, Musk changed his offer so it was only for people who signed a petition against “activist judges.”
Still, critics think that what he did wasn’t suitable for the fairness of the elections. A spokesperson for Musk’s political group, America PAC, didn’t want to discuss the problem this caused.
This election is crucial because it could change the balance of power on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. Right now, it leans more towards the liberal side, but if the new judge is more conservative, the court might start making decisions that favor different things. The judge they pick will have a say in significant issues like whether or not women can get abortions quickly if unions stay strong, how we vote, and how the lines are drawn for our congresspeople’s districts.
