Elon Musk is making headlines again for handing out million-dollar checks to voters in Wisconsin. According to CBS News, Musk gave two people $1 million each on Sunday and promised smaller payments to others who help elect a MAGA-backed conservative candidate to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general tried to stop Musk at the last minute, but the state’s Supreme Court refused to hear the case. That allowed Musk to move forward with giving out the money. This unexpected move added even more tension to an already high-stakes election.
With Musk’s support and attention from around the country, this election is now the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history. Over $81 million has been spent, usually only seen in big national races. Many are raising concerns about how billionaire money could influence elections and the future of fair voting.
The outcome of this race could shift the balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which plays a key role in decisions about voting laws, redistricting, and more.