Liberal Candidate Crawford Claims Victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

In April 2025, liberal candidate Susan Crawford defeated conservative incumbent Brad Schimel by an approximate 10-point margin in one of the most expensive judicial contests in U.S. history. The election drew national attention with unprecedented campaign spending and involvement from high-profile figures including Elon Musk, whose backing of Schimel ultimately proved insufficient.

Crawford’s win secures a liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court until at least August 2028, marking a significant shift in the state’s judicial landscape. This result is seen as both a rejection of hefty external interventions and a move to maintain progressive legal oversight in a crucial swing state.