Voter Influence

Wisconsin Sues Elon Musk Over Alleged $2 Million Voter Bribery Scheme

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is suing Elon Musk to prevent a planned $2 million payout to Wisconsin Supreme Court election voters. Musk initially offered the money as a reward for voting, then revised the offer to two “spokesmen” for his super PAC’s anti-“activist judge” petition, limiting attendance to petition signers. This action follows Musk’s substantial financial contributions to the Wisconsin Republican Party and his super PAC, America PAC, which has spent over $12 million in the election. The lawsuit cites violations of Wisconsin law, referencing a similar, but ultimately successful, legal challenge in Pennsylvania last year.

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Wisconsin Court Allows Musk’s Voter Payments Despite AG Lawsuit

A Wisconsin appeals court rejected Attorney General Josh Kaul’s attempt to halt Elon Musk’s plan to distribute $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters at a Sunday rally, two days before a pivotal Supreme Court election. Musk’s actions, which include offering additional payments for petition signatures, are alleged to violate state law prohibiting payments to voters in exchange for their votes. This high-stakes election, heavily funded by both Musk and Democratic donors, will decide the court’s ideological balance and influence rulings on crucial issues like abortion rights and voting regulations. The court’s decision allows Musk’s planned giveaway to proceed.

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