In a statement on Tuesday in response to Obama’s endorsement of Crawford, WisGOP Executive Director Andrew Iverson said, “Nearly 80% of Crawford’s donations came from out-of-state liberals, just like her endorsement.”Former President Barack Obama was the latest to weigh in, endorsing Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford and encouraging Wisconsinites to get out early to […]
In a statement on Tuesday in response to Obama’s endorsement of Crawford, WisGOP Executive Director Andrew Iverson said, “Nearly 80% of Crawford’s donations came from out-of-state liberals, just like her endorsement.”Former President Barack Obama was the latest to weigh in, endorsing Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford and encouraging Wisconsinites to get out early to vote in a post on X Tuesday.
The last day of early voting is on Sunday, with the spring election on Tuesday, April 1.
“If you live in Wisconsin – or have friends or family who do – there’s an important Supreme Court race happening right now. And there’s only one candidate ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites: Judge Susan Crawford,” Obama said in the post.
Crawford is running against Republican-backed candidate Brad Schimel in the technically nonpartisan race. Schimel was the first to receive a major endorsement, with President Donald Trump announcing his support in a post on his Truth Social platform last week.
Crawford has also received support from billionaires, such as George Soros and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
The race has captured national attention as it’s the first election since Trump took office and started enacting his agenda. It’s being seen as an early test for how voters are feeling about his second term.
“I’m grateful to President Obama for highlighting the importance of this race and encouraging Wisconsinites to get out and vote early,” she said in a statement. “There is so much at stake, and I’m running for the Supreme Court to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites.”
WISCONSIN — As the Wisconsin Supreme Court race enters its final heat, candidates are receiving endorsements from key political figures.
Crawford was quick to show her gratitude for the endorsement.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
Total spending on Wisconsin’s pivotal Supreme Court race has reached more than million, the most on record for any U.S. judicial race. Spending for the 2023 contest for Wisconsin Supreme Court only reached million. At least million of the total funding for this election comes from groups funded by Trump adviser Elon Musk.
“All Voters who believe in Common Sense should GET OUT TO VOTE EARLY for Brad Schimel,” Trump wrote.
Musk, who is the race’s biggest donor so far, has been highly active in the state Supreme Court race. He’s held a get-out-the-vote event on his X platform and has also been advertising in Wisconsin on behalf of Schimel. Democrats have been critical of Musk’s involvement throughout, pitting the race as “The People vs. Musk.”
