In the state election, Judge Susan Crawford secured a whopping 55 percent of the vote, while the Musk-backed Judge Brad Schimel captured only 45 percent. While the position is nonpartisan, this election still determined the court’s ideological lean. Crawford was backed by Democrats, while Schimel was backed by Republicans.

Musk is all but on the ballot in Wisconsin, kicking off a year of special and scheduled elections for Congress, governorships, and many city halls.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.

Musk and his PAC plan to remain highly involved in boosting GOP candidates, according to two people familiar with the plans.

Several Wisconsin counties that voted for Donald Trump in 2024 flipped for Susan Crawford in a race seen as a referendum on Trump's second term.

Two important elections are occurring in Florida and Wisconsin that will help Republicans in the major key swing state of Wisconsin and the red state of Florida.

While Wisconsin's voter ID law has been in effect since 2016, putting it in the constitution makes it harder for a court to strike down in the future.

Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared to 2024 in each key race.