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Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority

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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford, center, hugs her daughter Maisie Peters, left, during Crawford's election night party after winning the election Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Madison, Wis.

MADISON — 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.

Susan Crawford, a Dane County judge who led legal fights to protect union power and abortion rights and to oppose voter ID, 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.

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Supporters for Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford cheer during her election night party Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford, center, speaks during her election night party after winning the election Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford, center, speaks during her election night party after winning the election Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Madison, Wis.

Stan Milam of Capitol 69 Service contributed to this article, for The 69.

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