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Democrats hail major win as Susan Crawford delivers blow to Trump and Musk in Wisconsin – US politics live


Liberal judge Susan Crawford wins race for seat on Wisconsin supreme court in litmus test for Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s popularity

Liberal Susan Crawford beats Musk-backed candidate

The result in Wisconsin means that liberals will keep a 4-3 ideological majority on the state supreme court.

That majority is hugely significant because the court will hear major cases on abortion and collective bargaining rights. The court could also potentially consider cases that could cause the state to redraw its eight congressional districts, which are now drawn to advantage Republicans.

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Author : Tom Ambrose (now) and Tom Bryant (earlier)

Publish date : 2025-04-02 09:47:00

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