Wisconsin's upcoming Supreme Court election is set to decide a crucial seat, with liberal candidate Susan Crawford facing off against conservative contender Brad Schimel. The race is not only significant for determining the court's control but also for the fate of a 19th-century abortion ban in the state.
The election, scheduled for April 1, is expected to surpass the $51 million spent in the previous Supreme Court race in 2023, making it one of the most expensive judicial contests in Wisconsin's history. Political heavyweights from both sides, including billionaires like George Soros and Diane Hendricks, have poured funds into the campaigns, highlighting the partisan stakes involved.