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Susan Crawford is the woman who can overthrow Donald Trump, but also the policies of the Republicans led by him.
Crawford won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election over conservative candidate Brad Schimel, who Donald Trump and Elon Musk have endorsed, giving liberals a 4-3 majority on the court for at least the next three years. The result is a major setback for Republicans, who fear it could lead to decisions that overturn GOP policies in the key battleground state.
Already, Trump and other Republican leaders worry that the court's new makeup could lead to a redistricting that favors Democrats, potentially shifting at least two seats in Congress and affecting control of the U.S. House. Last year, the court declined to hear a lawsuit over Wisconsin's congressional maps, but Democrats, including Republican Mark Pocan, are hopeful the case will be reconsidered soon.
Beyond redistricting, the court is expected to take up cases that could restore abortion rights in Wisconsin and challenge former Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s anti-union laws. Walker also warned that the court could target right-to-work laws and school voucher programs. However, Jeff Mandell, general counsel at the liberal law firm Law Forward, dismissed the idea that liberals plan to systematically undo past GOP victories.
The race was marked by record spending, with more than $100 million poured in. Musk and groups affiliated with him spent $21 million to support Schimel, while Democratic donors, including George Soros and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, helped finance Crawford’s campaign. Despite Republicans outspending Democrats by about $8 million, Crawford won by 10 points, mirroring the 2023 liberal victory that flipped control of the court.
The court has already ruled against Republicans in key cases, including lifting a ban on absentee ballots and ordering new legislative maps that helped Democrats gain seats last November.
With Democratic Gov. Tony Evers up for reelection in 2026, Walker questioned whether a Republican would want to run, given the court's ability to block conservative policies.
Democrats argue that Crawford's victory is proof that Wisconsin voters reject Trump and Musk's agenda.
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