Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Elon Musk Pulls Back from Politics After Wisconsin Supreme Court Loss
Elon Musk, a very rich person, said he'll spend less money on politics now.
This comes after a candidate he helped in a Wisconsin election lost.
Musk's involvement in that race made it very expensive.
Democrats were happy because they thought people saw Musk's influence negatively.
They viewed the election as a vote against Musk and Trump.
After the loss, a judge announced she's running for the state Supreme Court, and Democrats hope to gain votes in the upcoming midterms.
Elon Musk announced he will decrease political spending.
The announcement followed the loss of a candidate Musk backed in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
Musk's involvement made the Wisconsin Supreme Court race the most expensive in US history.
Democrats viewed Musk's influence as toxic and a referendum on his and Trump's agenda.
A liberal judge announced her candidacy for the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
- Who
- Elon Musk and the candidates he supported, along with reactions from Democrats and Republicans.
- What
- Musk is reducing his political spending.
- When
- Musk announced a spending decrease after the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
- Where
- Wisconsin, focusing on the Supreme Court race.
- Why
- Musk is stepping back from politics after his backed candidate lost.
Democrats
Republicans
Future Political Involvement
Democrats
Musk's involvement is toxic.
Republicans
Musk could spend money on races if the stakes are high and his money could make a difference
- Musk's Announcement
- To spend less on political campaigns
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Outcome
- Musk-backed candidate lost
- Musk's Spending in Wisconsin Race
- At least $3 million
- Groups Spending on Musk's Behalf
- $19 million
- Favorable View of Musk (post-election)
- 33%
- 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate
- Judge Chris Taylor