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Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

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The nonpartisan election pits Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, who is backed by the Democratic Party, against Republican-endorsed Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel in what has been the most expensi...
U.S. News & World Report |
Crawford, winner of Tuesday’s race to fill a key seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was backed by national Democrats and made opposition to Elon Musk a centerpiece of her campaign.
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It was the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, according to WisPolitics, with more than 100,000 donations.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws attention — and money — from national figures as state heads to the polls Tuesday
The race is seen by some as an early swing-state test of voter sentiment related to President Trump's performance in the White House, but it's also a crucial statewide race that could swing ideological control of Wisconsin's closely divided highest court.
Here's what national media said about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, won by Susan Crawford over Brad Schimel
Here's how national publications assessed the Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, won by Susan Crawford over Brad Schimel.
Liberal candidate Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin court race
Susan Crawford, a liberal judge, defeated Republican-backed Brad Schimel on April 1 in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, which broke spending records.
Who Is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court Winner Has Fought for Union and Abortion Rights
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford addresses a crowd Saturday, March 29, 2025 at a campaign stop at a field office for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Andy Manis) MADISON,
Why AP called the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat for Democrat-backed Crawford
The Associated Press declared that Dane County Judge Susan Crawford won a pivotal seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court based on the large leads she built in the state’s population centers and Democratic strongholds.
Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in boost for Democrats
Susan Crawford has won an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, securing the court’s liberal wing another two years in the majority.
Who won in the Wisconsin election? Who won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race? We have all the results
Wisconsin voters elected liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in a high-stakes race Tuesday for a seat on the state Supreme Court. Unofficial results reported Crawford receive
Musk Attacks Democrats, Claims ‘Corruption Of The Judiciary’ After Losing Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
The Associated Press called the Wisconsin Supreme Court race for Crawford at 10:16 p.m. ET. With 71% of the votes tallied, Crawford was leading with 55.7% of the vote, compared to Schimel’s 44.3%. With Crawford’s victory,
Republicans hold 2 House seats, Democrats win highly coveted Wisconsin Supreme Court seat
Wisconsin voters elected Democrat Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority, while Republicans maintained two congressional seats in special U.

Takeaways from Wisconsin and Florida elections

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Despite heavy financial backing from Elon Musk and groups tied to him — over $20 million — and an endorsement by President Trump, conservative candidate Brad Schimel lost by a 10-point margin to Susan...
Reuters |
Two special elections in Florida on Tuesday are expected to boost Republicans' slim 218-213 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives by filling vacancies created by President Donald Trump's picks...
Houston Chronicle |
Tuesday's special elections for two Florida congressional seats in heavily pro-Trump districts have become an unexpected source of concern for national Republicans as Democrats have poured millions i...

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Wisconsin and Florida Elections Provide Early Warning Signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of elections Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsized role being played by billionaire Elon Musk.
Democrats prevail in Wisconsin while GOP holds the line in Florida: 3 takeaways
Democrats hold chin up after prevailing in Wisconsin's expensive Supreme Court race and doing better than expected in Florida's special election
Takeaways from the Wisconsin and Florida elections
Here are the takeaways from a liberal's victory in Wisconsin and GOP wins in Florida races to succeed Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz in Tuesday's elections.
Republicans projected to win two Florida special elections, boosting US House majority
Republican candidates are projected to win two special elections in Florida on Tuesday, according to U.S. media organizations, boosting Republicans' slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives by filling vacancies created by President Donald Trump's picks for cabinet posts.
GOP retains two House seats in Florida, as Democrats claim 'historic' improvement
Republicans won special elections in two Florida Congressional districts. The margins of victory in the heavily-Republican districts were significantly narrower than in November.
Who is Randy Fine? Florida state senator replaces Mike Waltz after GOP concern about his campaign
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine won Tuesday’s special election for a vacant congressional seat that the president carried by 30 points less than five months ago. The Trump-backed Republican had faced mounting pressure from his party in the final days of the campaign after Democrat Josh Weil outraised Fine by a nearly 10-to-1 margin.
Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election in Florida's 1st Congressional District
Republican Jimmy Patronis won a special election Tuesday in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, bolstered by President Donald Trump’s endorsement to fill a vacant seat in reliably Republican northern Florida and despite national Democrats pouring millions into the race.
Elections in Wisconsin and Florida pose first major test for GOP in 2025
Tuesday marks a big political test for Republicans, with a pair of special elections in Florida and a state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin.
Democrats score critical win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race
Democrats scored a critical win on Tuesday with Susan Crawford's victory in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race despite a massive campaign effort for the Republican candidate from Elon Musk. It comes as Republicans grew their House majority,
1 otter captured, 2nd still on loose after escaping NEW Zoo in Wisconsin
Ophelia the otter has been recaptured a week after escaping from her enclosure at a Wisconsin zoo. Louie, her habitat-mate, is still on the loose.
U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to side with Catholic Charities in Wisconsin religious-rights case
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
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