In Wisconsin, liberal judge Susan Crawford and conservative judge Brad Schimel debated ahead of the Supreme Court justice election, focusing on reproductive rights and campaign funding. The race will determine the court’s ideological balance and could impact issues like abortion rights, unions, and congressional maps. Both candidates have received support from high-profile billionaires, with Crawford criticizing Schimel’s ties to Elon Musk and outside groups. Schimel, in turn, accused Crawford of accepting donations from George Soros. Campaign finance laws in Wisconsin allow party transfers to committees, with both sides receiving support from their respective parties. Musk-aligned groups have spent millions supporting Schimel. Both candidates faced questions about recusal from cases involving their donors. Reproductive rights, specifically the state’s abortion ban, is a key issue in the race. The state Supreme Court is expected to overturn the ban, but there is pending litigation. Crawford represented Planned Parenthood, while Schimel has voiced support for the ban. Overall, the debate highlighted stark ideological differences between the candidates on various issues likely to come before the court.
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