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Fri, March 28, 2025

How Elon Musk, George Soros and Other Billionaires Are Shaping the Most Expensive Court Race in U.S. History


Published on 2025-03-28 06:20:43 - ProPublica
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The article from MSN discusses how the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has become the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, largely due to the involvement of high-profile billionaires like Elon Musk and George Soros. Both candidates, Janet Protasiewicz and Dan Kelly, have seen unprecedented financial support from various sources. George Soros has contributed significantly to Protasiewicz's campaign, while Musk has indirectly supported Kelly through donations to a conservative group, Fair Courts America, which has spent millions on ads attacking Protasiewicz. This financial influx reflects the high stakes involved, as the outcome could influence pivotal issues like abortion rights, voting laws, and redistricting in Wisconsin. The election's cost has surpassed previous records, highlighting the growing influence of wealthy donors in judicial elections and raising concerns about the impartiality of the judiciary.

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