Her campaign raised nearly $28 million, with significant donations from prominent Democratic donors, including George Soros and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
Democratic-aligned groups collectively spent over $45 million in support of Crawford. The total spent is estimated at over $68 million.
The race was seen as a crucial battleground for issues such as abortion rights, union power, and redistricting.
For Wisconsin Republicans, regaining a conservative majority on the state’s highest court was a key priority.
Musk’s Role in
Wisconsin, a state that narrowly backed Trump over Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, saw voters shifting in favor of the liberal candidate.
Crawford’s victory represents a setback for Musk, who has become a central figure in Trump’s White House Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The task force’s cost-cutting measures are now facing increasing scrutiny. Political fallout from DOGE is also affecting Musk’s business interests, including Tesla.
Democrats view Crawford’s win as a sign of potential electoral gains in the 2026 midterm elections.
