Elon Musk has stirred controversy once again by distributing $1 million checks to two voters in Wisconsin, even as criticism mounts and the state’s attorney general pursues legal action ahead of a pivotal state Supreme Court race.
The sizable checks were awarded to a pair of Wisconsin residents known for their long-standing support of Republican candidates and their consistent votes for President Trump. Musk specified that the recipients had to be “spokesmen” for an online petition opposing “activist” judges in order to qualify for the financial reward.
Donning a traditional Wisconsin cheese hat, Musk used his appearance in the state to champion Brad Schimel, a conservative contender vying for a seat on the state’s highest court. Schimel has received endorsements from Trump, Musk, and multiple pro-Musk advocacy groups, who have collectively funneled over $20 million into his campaign.
Wisconsin remains a crucial swing state in national politics, and many progressives have voiced concern that Musk’s backing of Schimel is a strategic attempt to shape the judiciary’s future rulings. A key issue fueling their alarm is the anticipated redrawing of electoral districts, which could shift the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives, currently under narrow Republican control.
“And if the [Wisconsin] Supreme Court is able to redraw the districts, they will gerrymander the district and deprive Wisconsin of two seats on the Republican side. Then they will try to stop all the government reforms we are getting done for you, the American people,” Musk said.
Shortly before Musk’s rally, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul sought an emergency ruling to block the giveaway, arguing it violated state law prohibiting the offering of “anything of value” in return for voting. However, the state’s Supreme Court unanimously declined to take up the case. Two lower courts had previously dismissed Kaul’s suit as well.
The high court gave no explanation for rejecting the last-minute petition.
Musk employed a similar tactic ahead of the 2024 election, pledging $1 million to randomly selected voters in swing states who endorsed a petition in favor of the First and Second Amendments. In that instance, a Pennsylvania judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove Musk’s actions amounted to an illegal lottery.
Altogether, roughly $81 million has been poured into both sides of the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, underscoring its significance.
In the months ahead, the court is expected to issue rulings on critical issues such as abortion access, redistricting of congressional districts, labor union authority, and election laws—decisions that could have far-reaching implications for the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race.
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