Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Susan Crawford, a Democratic-backed judge from Dane County, won a closely watched race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, defeating Republican-supported Brad Schimel. Her victory secures a liberal majority on the court through at least 2028, with high stakes for decisions on abortion rights, union protections, voting laws and redistricting in a key presidential battleground state. Meanwhile, Schimel leaned heavily on endorsements from former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, whose Department of Government Efficiency has drawn controversy for sweeping federal layoffs. Musk personally campaigned in Wisconsin, distributing million-dollar checks to voters.