I’m Dan Shafer. Let’s recombobulate. 

In the April 1 Spring Election, Susan Crawford won the incredibly expensive race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. And she didn’t just win, but won decisively, gaining 55% of the vote, a 10-point margin ahead of her opponent, Brad Schimel. It is a remarkable victory. 

In so many ways, this race became a referendum on Elon Musk, from his prominent position in the Trump administration to the tens of millions of dollars he put toward backing Brad Schimel in this race. 

And Wisconsin voters spoke decisively, rejecting Musk at this critical moment. All 72 counties in Wisconsin shifted to the left from last fall’s election. That includes Brown County, home to Green Bay, where Musk held a rally just days before the election, handing out million dollar checks. 

The sweeping results we’re seeing are going to send a powerful message that will resonate nationally. Wisconsin voters spoke loud and clear, saying we cannot be bought.

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