Dane County Judge Susan Crawford secured an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, solidifying liberal control for at least another three years. With 98% of the vote in, Crawford was at 55%, while conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel was at 45%, according to unofficial returns. The money and national spotlight on this race were unprecedented. The Tesla CEO and top aide to President Trump and his PAC spent more than $24 Million on this race. Schimel underperformed in numerous areas around the state as Crawford easily exceeded the numbers that Democratic nominee Kamala Harris put up in the November election in losing to Donald Trump. Crawford also won Brown, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties after Trump took all three last fall. Turnout in the Supreme Court race has topped 2.3 million, with some precincts still out. That’s roughly a 26% increase statewide compared to 2023.
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