The case was brought by the Midwestern state’s attorney general over payments Musk has offered to individuals who sign an election-related petition.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined on Sunday to hear a case brought against billionaire Elon Musk by the Midwestern state’s Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, over payments that the world’s wealthiest man has offered to individuals who sign an election-related petition.Why It Matters
The April 1 Supreme Court election in Wisconsin will determine whether the state remains under 4-3 liberal control or flip to a conservative majority, which could have implications for a range of issues for the state.
The tight nature of the race has turned it into a lightning rod for the national political temperature, turning it into a major test of how the electorate feels about President Donald Trump’s second administration.What To Know
An emergency petition against Musk, who had offered $2 million dollars in a giveaway to voters who signed an online petition against „activist“ judges, with payouts of $1 million to each of two winners on Sunday at a rally ahead of the election.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to not hear Kaul’s case was unanimous after two lower courts had already rejected the challenge.
