Coverage dated March 31, 2025 to April 1, 2025

Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defying Elon Musk

Headline from NBC Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

Liberals will maintain their narrow majority on the court after Crawford’s victory in the first battleground state election of Trump’s second term.

NBC Chicago's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Wisconsin Supreme Court polls: Susan Crawford's chances of winning election

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defying Elon Musk

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

Reports & sources

56 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Wisconsin Supreme Court polls: Susan Crawford's chances of winning election (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A new poll shows that Democratic-backed candidate Susan Crawford has a narrow lead as Wisconsin voters head to the polls to elect a new Supreme Court justice.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Democratic-backed Susan Crawford will win Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, the AP projects (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Crawford defeated Republican-backed Brad Schimel in a race that broke records for spending, was on pace to be the highest-turnout Wisconsin Supreme Court election ever, and became a proxy fight for the nation’s political battles.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Liberal Judge Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Wisconsin Supreme Court race between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel determined that liberals would control the court's 4-3 majority.

  4. NBC Chicago

    Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defying Elon Musk (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Liberals will maintain their narrow majority on the court after Crawford’s victory in the first battleground state election of Trump’s second term.

  5. The Guardian

    First Thing: Liberal judge beats Musk-backed candidate in Wisconsin supreme court race (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Susan Crawford defeats Brad Schimel in the most expensive US judicial election ever, a major win for the Democrats. Plus, Israel announces plan to seize ‘large areas’ of Gaza

  6. The Hill

    Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Susan Crawford was projected to win an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, keeping the high court’s 4-3 liberal majority intact and delivering a blow to Elon Musk and President Trump, according to Decision Desk HQ.

  7. Fox5 Atlanta

    Democratic-backed Susan Crawford overcomes Elon Musk-endorsed judge, wins Wisconsin Supreme Court (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.

  8. Deadline

    Liberal Judge Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Defeating A Rival Backed By Elon Musk (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Crawford will keep the Supreme Court's liberal majority.

  9. Green Field Reporter

    Abortion, unions and redistricting cases await the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a liberal's win - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cemented a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years and dealt a devastating blow to Republicans who f…

  10. Glamour

    Judge Susan Crawford Won a Seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, in Spite of Elon Musk (opens Glamour)

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    Glamour's feed description

    The Wisconsin state Supreme Court election results are in: Judge Susan Crawford, despite Elon Musk's best efforts, has Judge Brad Schimel.

  11. CNN

    Liberals will win majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, CNN projects (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Democratic-backed candidate Susan Crawford will win Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, CNN projects, maintaining the liberal majority on the court in a key battleground state less than three months into President Donald Trump’s second term.

  12. NBC News

    Steve Kornacki: How Democratic voter intensity powered Susan Crawford to a win in Wisconsin (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Wisconsin Supreme Court election underscored that Democrats hold a key advantage in lower-profile contests in the Trump era.

  13. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race; Susan Crawford projected winner (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The Associated Press projected on Tuesday, April 1 Susan Crawford to be the winner for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

  14. Roll Call

    Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in boost for Democrats (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Susan Crawford has won an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, securing the court’s liberal wing another two years in the majority.

  15. The Boston Globe

    Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions, and redistricting after a liberal’s win (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory cemented a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years.

  16. Newsweek

    Wisconsin Supreme Court race results: Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Susan Crawford defeated GOP-backed Brad Schimel in a closely contested race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

  17. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

    Published

    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, cementing a liberal majority for at least three more years.

  18. La Crosse Tribune

    Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal (opens La Crosse Tribune)

    Published

    La Crosse Tribune's feed description

    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

  19. WMUR

    Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court has won, defeating President Donald Trump’s endorsed challenger.

  20. The Republic

    Abortion, unions and redistricting cases await the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a liberal's win (opens The Republic)

    Published

    The Republic's feed description

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cemented a liberal majority on the state’s top court for at least three more years and dealt a devastating blow to Republicans who f…

  21. Blaze Media

    Liberal judge projected to win pivotal election for Wisconsin Supreme Court (opens Blaze Media)

    Published

    Blaze Media's feed description

    If Crawford holds on it will keep the balance of the court on the left.

  22. New York Post

    Susan Crawford elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court — keeping bench in liberal hands after most expensive judicial race of all time (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    While the election was technically nonpartisan, the Democratic Party and liberal groups threw their support behind Crawford, while Republicans and their allies lined up behind Brad Schimel.

  23. Vox

    Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election results, briefly explained (opens Vox)

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    Vox's feed description

    Susan Crawford’s defeat of Brad Schimel has national implications.

  24. KYMA Yuma

    Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race (opens KYMA Yuma)

    Published

    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Crawford's victory will allow liberals to maintain their narrow majority on the battleground state's highest court, and defies Elon Musk after he spent millions of dollars to oppose her.

  25. Breitbart News

    Liberal Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Democrat-aligned Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford secured a victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election Tuesday, the AP projected.

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