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Musk gives away two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in high profile judicial race


Published on 2025-03-31 09:00:49 - Reuters
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  • Elon Musk also promised smaller payments to others who help elect a conservative candidate to the state's top court in a closely watched election.

Elon Musk, through his company X Corp, donated $1 million each to two candidates in a high-profile Wisconsin Supreme Court election, aiming to influence the court's ideological balance. The recipients were Janet Protasiewicz, a liberal judge, and Daniel Kelly, a conservative former justice. This unusual move by Musk, who has previously expressed concerns about the influence of money in politics, underscores the significance of the race which could determine control over key issues like abortion rights, voting maps, and election laws in Wisconsin. The election has attracted national attention and substantial spending, with both candidates receiving significant financial support from various groups and individuals.

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