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Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race

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The Associated Press |
The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, touting her victory as a win against powerfu...
The Economist |
Today voters in Wisconsin will choose a new Supreme Court justice.
Yahoo |
The contest was the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, garnering endorsements from figures like Elon Musk and Sen. Bernie Sanders.

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