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Wisconsin panel flags probable law violation over Musk’s $1M voter payouts
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Wisconsin panel flags probable law violation over Musk’s $1M voter payouts

The Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause that Elon Musk violated state election law by promising $1 million to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court race; the complaints were referred to Brown County prosecutors, who have about 40 days to respond. Musk and allied groups spent over $20 million on the contest, and several voters received checks at a Green Bay rally, triggering lawsuits and ongoing challenges over the legality of cash incentives to sway elections.

Wisconsin weighs possible charges over Musk's $1M voter payments in Supreme Court race
politics1 month ago

Wisconsin weighs possible charges over Musk's $1M voter payments in Supreme Court race

Two complaints allege Elon Musk violated Wisconsin’s election-law by distributing $1 million to voters to influence turnout in the 2025 state Supreme Court election. The Wisconsin Elections Commission referred the cases to the Brown County district attorney, who has about 40 days to decide whether to file charges. Musk’s involvement, and his PAC’s broader spending in the race, coincided with a contentious campaign that saw lawsuits against the payments, though no charges have yet been filed.