Record-Breaking Spending in Wisconsin Politics

Wisconsin's Supreme Court race is witnessing unprecedented financial spending, projected to reach approximately $100 million, marking it as the most expensive in both the state and U.S. history. This record can be attributed to significant contributions from Elon Musk, who has already pledged around $19.3 million to support one of the candidates. The influx of money reflects a trend of escalating costs in elections that are pivotal within swing states like Wisconsin. This surge in campaign finance raises concerns regarding the influence of wealth on judicial independence, especially with Musk's unconventional strategies, including offering monetary incentives to voters for signing petitions against ‘activist judges’.