Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Coverage of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign in the Nexus archive.
- Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
Elon Musk likely violated Wisconsin law by offering $1 million to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, prompting a bipartisan elections commission to refer complaints to prosecutors. The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign has filed a lawsuit against Musk over cash payments in the race, which was the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.
- Elon Musk’s $1 million offers to voters in Wisconsin election were probably illegal bribes, bipartisan panel rules
Elon Musk offered $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which a bipartisan panel found likely violated state anti-bribery laws. The Wisconsin Elections Commission referred complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s office, which may pursue criminal charges. Prosecutors have 40 days to decide on next steps.