Wisconsin Board Says Musk Likely Broke Law With Voter Payments
Bipartisan findings suggest that billionaire Elon Musk may have violated Wisconsin law through actions intended to influence the 2025 state Supreme Court election. The Wisconsin Elections Commission has referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney, alleging that Musk’s offer of $1 million to voters for participating in the election constituted illegal bribery. This follows significant spending by Musk and his affiliated groups in support of a Republican candidate who ultimately lost the race. The commission found probable cause that Musk’s social media post offering monetary incentives aimed to induce voters, and a separate lawsuit also alleges violations of election laws.
John Q. Hosedrinker