MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years.
The win on Tuesday dealt a devastating blow to Republicans who fear it paves the way for rulings that will overturn or block the GOP’s agenda in the swing state.
Trump, Musk and other Republicans fear Crawford’s win means the court controlled 4-3 by liberals will redraw Wisconsin’s congressional lines to favor Democrats. But that’s not all. Cases affecting abortion rights, union power and other hot-button issues are expected.